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    2001 Volkswagen Passat

    New from

    $44,990 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, 60,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Volkswagen Passat

    Last updated Dec 02, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Passat is a medium-sized car offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $44,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $68,300 for the 4motion.

    There are 4 variants of the Passat available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/280Nm) and 1.8L turbo multi-point injection (110kW/210Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2001 Passat is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    72.9 - 98.61 kW/t
    64.34 kW/t
    102.87 kW/t
    Boot Space
    400 - 525 litres
    351 litres
    528 litres
    Price
    $44,990 - $68,300
    $24,990
    $68,300
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    60,000 km
    60,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,870 - 2,100 kg
    1,870 kg
    2,100 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,300 - 1,500 kg
    1,200 kg
    1,650 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    124 mm
    118 mm
    155 mm

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    All Volkswagen Passat Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2023$49,790$68,390
    2022$47,690$67,690
    2021$46,590$63,790
    2020$45,990$48,590
    2019$36,790$62,290
    *excl. on-roads
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    2001 Volkswagen Passat Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Passat

    Sport

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.02
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 800
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 28.3
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 475
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1007
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1466
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1155
      • Front Track (mm): 1498
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 45.5
      • Overall Height (mm): 1459
      • Overall Length (mm): 4675
      • Overall Width (mm): 1740
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 958
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1440
      • Rear Track (mm): 1500
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2703
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 81
      • Compression Ratio: 9.5
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1781
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 5
      • Stroke Engine: 86.4
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 62
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 223
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 139
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 210
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Paint Distance (km): 60000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 37300
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 60000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 60000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 60000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1900
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1325
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Base

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • System Cassette
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 98.61
    • Engine
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2.8
      • Engine (cc): 2771
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 90.3
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 233
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 145
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 193
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 142
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 280
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3200
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1990
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1440
    Removes from Sport:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.02
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 9.5
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1781
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 86.4
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 223
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 139
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 210
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1900
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1325

    V6

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Removes from Base:
    • Engine
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way

    4motion

    Adds to V6:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.59
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 725
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 25.6
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 400
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.5
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2100
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1585
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
    Removes from V6:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 98.61
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 800
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 28.3
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 475
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.9
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1990
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1440
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
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    2001 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

    1459mm
    1740mm
    4675mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2001 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

    2001 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20231800Kg2200Kg
    20221800Kg2000Kg
    20211800Kg2000Kg
    20201800Kg1800Kg
    20191800Kg2200Kg
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    2001 Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

    Volkswagen PassatFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded-
    1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded-
    See all Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

    2001 Volkswagen Passat Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Passat?

    The Volkswagen Passat offers a 3 year 60,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Volkswagen Passat FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the Base that starts from $0.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the 4motion that starts from $68,300.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Sport, V6 and 4motion.

    The largest Volkswagen Passat is the Base which measures 1746mm wide, 4682mm in length and sits 1498mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Passat is the V6 which has 142kW of power from its 2.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the 4motion which weighs 2100 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Passat uses Premium Unleaded.

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