William Stopford
Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023
Escape, Rio, CX-9, Passat... Some nameplates that have been around for a long, long time in Australia have been axed this year, along with some newer nameplates.
2 Years Ago
2001 Volkswagen Passat
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.
Retail Price
$44,990 - $68,300â€
Transmission
5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
Retail Price
$44,990 - $68,300â€
Transmission
5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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2001 Volkswagen Passat
Available Variants
The Volkswagen Passat comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being V6 and the most expensive being 4motion.
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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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Dimensions
4,682 mm
1,746 mm
1,498 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,682 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,746 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,498 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm |
| Load Capacity | 361 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
William Stopford
Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023
Escape, Rio, CX-9, Passat... Some nameplates that have been around for a long, long time in Australia have been axed this year, along with some newer nameplates.
2 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2024 Volkswagen Passat wagon isn't for Australia
Meet the new Volkswagen Passat. It's now wagon-only, and won't be sold in Australia – although the current model isn't quite gone yet.
2 Years Ago
James Wong
When Volkswagen will reveal its new wagon-only Passat
Volkswagen will reveal the ninth-generation Passat Wagon on August 31, ahead of a European launch in 2024 – but it's not coming Down Under.
2 Years Ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the Base that starts from $0.
See all Volkswagen Passat PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the 4motion that starts from $68,300.
See all Volkswagen Passat PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Sport, V6 and 4motion.
See all Volkswagen Passat towing capacityThe 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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