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Car Specifications1998 Volkswagen Passat
The 1998 Volkswagen Passat is a lower Medium. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $42,990 for the base variant and topping out at $56,990 for the SE variant.
There are 2 variants of the Passat available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1998.
The 1998 Passat was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Passat include 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/210Nm) and 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (92kW/173Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $42,990 - $56,990†
- Transmission
- 4 or 5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $42,990 - $56,990†
- Transmission
- 4 or 5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Volkswagen Passat
Features & Specs
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Handling & Mechanics
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Cost of Ownership
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Available Variants
The Volkswagen Passat comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being SE.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,675 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,740 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,707 mm |
| Load Capacity | 475 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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1998 Volkswagen Passat
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the base variant that starts from $42,990.
See all Volkswagen Passat PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is 1700 kg shared by all variants.
See all Volkswagen Passat towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Passat is the base variant which measures 1740mm wide, 4675mm in length and sits 1459mm tall.
All variants of the Volkswagen Passat have a maximum power of 110kW and 210nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1870 kg.
The Volkswagen Passat uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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