VOLKSWAGEN Passat Variant · 1.8 5V · Wagon · 1997 ‐ 2000

From 1997 Volkswagen began production of autos model Passat Variant, modification 1.8 5V and finished it in 2000. This auto has five doors, the body is in the form a wagon, weight 1.3 tons and length 4.7 meters, which allows a seat 5 people total.

«Passat Variant 1.8 5V» have a front wheel drive car with a 4-speed automatic gear shift. This auto can speed up for 13 seconds to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 194 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which produce a max power of 125 hp at 5800 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 12.9 liters in the city mode of driving, on the suburban 7.1 l, and the mixed fuel rate is 9.2 liters per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank volume is 62 l of petrol, what lets to drive approximately 674 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have disks, 245 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis with help of suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the following measure - 195/65VR15.

In conformity with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Volkswagen Passat Variant received the 3 quantity of stars. In addition to active safety features (ABS, EBD), it is also equipped with passive safety systems (passenger, side, driver airbags).