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| All Volkswagen |
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| Year |
2002 |
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Volkswagen |
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Passat |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Ford Taurus LX |
Mazda 626 ES |
Nissan Altima |
| MSRP |
$22,825.00 |
$19,035.00 |
$22,685.00 |
$17,149.00 |
| Destination |
$550.00 |
$650.00 |
$520.00 |
$540.00 |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Ford Taurus LX |
Mazda 626 ES |
Nissan Altima |
| Standard Engine |
1.8L 170hp I4 |
3L 155hp V6 |
2.5L 165hp V6 |
2.5L 175hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
170 @ 5900 RPM |
155 @ 4900 RPM |
165 @ 6000 RPM |
175 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
166 @ 1950 RPM |
185 @ 3950 RPM |
161 @ 5000 RPM |
180 @ 4000 RPM |
| Valves |
5 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
1781 |
2982 |
2497 |
2488 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.2 X 3.4 |
3.5 X 3.1 |
3.3 X 2.9 |
3.5 X 3.9 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.3:1 |
9.7:1 |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Ford Taurus LX |
Mazda 626 ES |
Nissan Altima |
| City (mpg) |
21 |
20 |
20 |
22 |
| Highway (mpg) |
30 |
28 |
26 |
28 |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Ford Taurus LX |
Mazda 626 ES |
Nissan Altima |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3322.4 |
3335.6 |
3106.3 |
3049 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
106.4 |
108.5 |
105.1 |
110.2 |
| Length (in.) |
185.2 |
197.6 |
187.4 |
191.5 |
| Width (in.) |
68.7 |
73 |
69.3 |
70.4 |
| Height (in.) |
57.6 |
56.1 |
55.1 |
57.9 |
| Track Front (in.) |
59.6 |
61.6 |
59.1 |
61 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
59.6 |
62.1 |
58.7 |
61.2 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Ford Taurus LX |
Mazda 626 ES |
Nissan Altima |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
6 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.7 |
40 |
38.4 |
40.8 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.8 |
38.1 |
37 |
37.6 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.5 |
42.2 |
43.6 |
43.9 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
35.3 |
38.9 |
34.6 |
36.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.8 |
57.3 |
56.3 |
56.7 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
54.6 |
56.6 |
55.9 |
56.1 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
57.7 |
54.5 |
N/A |
53 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
56.7 |
55.7 |
N/A |
52.7 |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Ford Taurus LX |
Mazda 626 ES |
Nissan Altima |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
95 |
104.7 |
97.1 |
103.2 |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Ford Taurus LX |
Mazda 626 ES |
Nissan Altima |
| Front Suspension |
multi-link |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
torsion |
strut |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
195/65R15 |
215/60R16 |
205/55R16 |
205/65R16 |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Ford Taurus LX |
Mazda 626 ES |
Nissan Altima |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Ford Taurus LX |
Mazda 626 ES |
Nissan Altima |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Ford Taurus LX |
Mazda 626 ES |
Nissan Altima |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
N/A |
| Cassette Player |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Ford Taurus LX |
Mazda 626 ES |
Nissan Altima |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Ford Taurus LX |
Mazda 626 ES |
Nissan Altima |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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