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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.
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2004 Volkswagen Passat
The 2004 Volkswagen Passat is a medium Car. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $49,990 for the S variant and topping out at $97,900 for the W8 variant.
There are 8 variants of the Passat available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2001.
The 2004 Passat was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Passat include 2.3 v5 (125kW/220Nm), 2.8 v6 (140kW/260Nm) and 4 w 8-cylinder (202kW/370Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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2004 Volkswagen Passat
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.
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2004 Volkswagen Passat
Dimensions
4,703 mm
1,746 mm
1,462 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,703 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,746 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,462 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm |
| Load Capacity | 474 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Volkswagen Passat
Sales Data
2024103Total Sales
202566Total Sales
20260YTD Sales
Volkswagen Passat Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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2004 Volkswagen Passat
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the S variant that starts from $49,990.
See all Volkswagen Passat PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the W8 variant that starts from $97,900.
See all Volkswagen Passat PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is offered by the W8 variant which can tow 2100 kg.
See all Volkswagen Passat towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Passat is the V6 S variant which measures 1746mm wide, 4682mm in length and sits 1498mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Passat is the W8 variant which has 202kW of power and 370nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the W8 variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2300 kg.
The Volkswagen Passat uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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