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Overview
The 2011 Volkswagen Passat Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 6th April 2011. The Volkswagen Passat is regarded as a medium Car built in Germany with prices starting at $38,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Passat is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 4500 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Volkswagen claims the Passat Base uses 7.2L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 168g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 972km per full tank
It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Boot Space
541 - 603 litres
450 litres
1,005 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.7 - 9.7 L/100km
4.9 L/100km
10.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
722 - 1,228 km
631 km
1,228 km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Dimensions
4,769 mm
1,820 mm
1,490 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,769 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,820 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,711 mm |
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Sales Data
2024103Total Sales
202566Total Sales
20260YTD Sales
Volkswagen Passat Sales rolling 12-months#
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Explore Volkswagen Passat Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 168
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 82.5
Engine (cc): 1798
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.8
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 84.1
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Main Capacity (L): 70
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.4
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 972
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 604
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 39
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 33
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 17.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 50
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 41
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 27
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 23
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.2
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.5
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 160
Maximum Power (kW): 118
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Automatic Mode: yes
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Pq46
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 565
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 61.1
Front Track (mm): 1552
Overall Height (in): 58.7
Overall Height (mm): 1490
Overall Length (in): 187.8
Overall Length (mm): 4769
Overall Width (in): 71.7
Overall Width (mm): 1820
Rear Track (in): 61.1
Rear Track (mm): 1551
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
Wheelbase (in): 106.7
Wheelbase (mm): 2711
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.3
Front Headroom (mm): 973
Rear Headroom (in): 37.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 961
Front Hip Room (in): 57.7
Front Hip Room (mm): 1466
Rear Hip Room (in): 59.5
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1511
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Electric
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Tare Weight (kg): 1482
Audio System
Brand Name: Other
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Media Type: CD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
MP3 Devices Connection: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Other
Number of Speakers: 8
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Bluetooth
Type: Bluetooth
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 6
Adjustment Settings: 3
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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