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
2002 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 $45,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $97,900 for the W8.
There are 4 variants of the Passat available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.8L turbo multi-point injection (110kW/210Nm), 2.8L multi-point injection (140kW/260Nm) and 4L multi-point injection (202kW/370Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2002 Passat is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$45,900 - $97,900â€
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
$45,900 - $97,900â€
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
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
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2002 Volkswagen Passat
Available Variants
The Volkswagen Passat comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being W8 and the most expensive being 4motion.
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Power to Weight
72.9 - 113.04 kW/t
64.34 kW/t
127.09 kW/t
Boot Space
400 - 525 litres
398 litres
690 litres
Price
$45,900 - $97,900
$23,990
$97,900
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
60,000 - 100,000 km
60,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,870 - 2,300 kg
1,825 kg
2,300 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,300 - 2,200 kg
1,000 kg
2,200 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
124 mm
118 mm
167 mm
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Dimensions
4,703 mm
1,746 mm
1,461 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,703 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,746 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 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 W8 that starts from $0.
See all Volkswagen Passat PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the W8 that starts from $97,900.
See all Volkswagen Passat PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is offered by the W8 which can tow 2200 kg
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 W8 which has 202kW of power from its 4L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the W8 which weighs 2300 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Passat uses Premium Unleaded.
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