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$34,990 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
4.8 - 6 L / 100km
The new Volkswagen Passat is a medium-sized car offered in both 5D Sedan and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $34,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $47,990 for the Highline.
There are 3 variants of the Passat available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2015.
Engine options include 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2016 Passat is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $36,990 |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $34,990 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $39,990 |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $41,990 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $45,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $47,990 |
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The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Passat
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat is the Highline with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Volkswagen Passat | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Passat?
The Volkswagen Passat has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Passat?
The Volkswagen Passat offers a 3 year unlimited km 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.
The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the Base that starts from $34,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the Highline that starts from $47,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is offered by the Highline which can tow 2000 kg
The largest Volkswagen Passat is the Highline which measures 1832mm wide, 4767mm in length and sits 1477mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Passat is the Highline which has 140kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the Highline which weighs 2170 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Passat may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.