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Is the 2002 Passat RWD?

Is the 2002 Passat RWD?

Three engines are available: four-cylinder turbo, V6, and W8. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is also available. Two trim-levels are offered, GLS and GLX.

Is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat front-wheel drive?

Volkswagen Passat is available as a four-door sedan and a station wagon. Prices range from $21,750 to $38,700. Passat is available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

Is the Volkswagen Passat front wheel drive or all wheel drive?

The Volkswagen Passat is strictly a front-wheel drive vehicle. If you have your sights set on a getting a vehicle equipped with all-wheel drive, we would recommend considering one of the VWs equipped with 4Motion AWD. For those of you interested in the Passat or any other Volkswagen, we would like to welcome you here to Baxter Volkswagen.

When did the third generation Passat come out?

The third generation Passat was introduced in March 1988 in Europe, 1990 in North America, and 1995 in South America. The lack of a grille made the car’s front end styling reminiscent of older, rear-engined Volkswagens, such as the 411, and also doubled as a modern styling trend.

What kind of engine does a Volkswagen Passat have?

Engine: 2.0L TSI I-4 Turbocharged -inc: DOHC 16-valve, direct fuel injection 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control

What kind of suspension does a Volkswagen Passat have?

It had a MacPherson strut front suspension with a solid axle / coil spring setup at the rear. The SOHC 1.5-litre was enlarged to 1.6-litre in August 1975 with unchanged power ratings and slightly higher torque ratings.

What kind of transmission does a Volkswagen Passat have?

The four-wheel-drive system used in the Passat Variant Syncro shared the mechanics of the Audi 80 and not the Volkswagen Golf Syncro. The Syncro’s bottom plate was almost entirely different, requiring a transmission tunnel, a relocated gas tank and no spare tire well (to make room for the complex rear axle assembly).

When did the Volkswagen Passat W8 come out?

The Passat W8 went on sale in April as a 2002 model. The W8 model is named after its unique eight-cylinder engine, a compact engine with its cylinders in a double V, hence the W8 designation.

It had a MacPherson strut front suspension with a solid axle / coil spring setup at the rear. The SOHC 1.5-litre was enlarged to 1.6-litre in August 1975 with unchanged power ratings and slightly higher torque ratings.

What’s the gas mileage of a Volkswagen Passat?

The Volkswagen Passat won the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year, and in 2013, Passat TDI set a new Guinness World Record for fuel economy under the non-hybrid car category. It achieved a fuel consumption of 3.02 L/100 km (78 mpg ‑US).

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Ruth Doyle