Article From Motor Trend Magazine
1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS - First Test
| CHASSIS |
| Suspension, f/r | Multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar/ |
| | torsion beam, trailing arms, anti-roll bar |
| Steering type/ratio | Rack and pinion, power assist/ |
| | 14.3:1 |
| Turning circle, ft | 37.4 |
| Brakes, f/r | Vented discs/discs/ABS |
| Wheels, in. | 6.0 x 15.0, steel |
| Tires | Continental, ContiTouringContact |
| | EcoPlus 195/65HR15 |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Acceleration, sec |
| 0-30 mph | 2.6 |
| 0-40 mph | 4.0 |
| 0-50 mph | 5.7 |
| 0-60 mph | 7.9 |
| 0-70 mph | 10.7 |
| 0-80 mph | 13.9 |
| Standing quarter mile, sec/mph | 16.1/86.5 |
| Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 131 |
| Lateral acceleration, g | 0.78 |
| Speed through 600-ft slalom, mph | 64.0 |
| EPA fuel economy, mpg, city/hwy | 23/32 |
| PRICE |
| Base price | $20,750 |
| Options included | Power mirrors/door locks/trunk |
| release w/remote, alarm, AM/FM cassette, |
| tilt/telescopic wheel, 2-year no-charge maintenance |
| Price as tested | $21,250 |
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