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2018 Volkswagen Passat
New from
$35,490 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
4.8 - 7.4 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Passat
The new Volkswagen Passat is a medium-sized car offered in 5D Sedan, 4D Sedan, 5D Station Wagon and 4D Station Wagon body styles. Available in Australia from $35,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $60,490 for the R-line.
There are 4 variants of the Passat available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2017.
Engine options include 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (206kW/350Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2018 Passat is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
85.71 - 125.53 kW/t
74.07 kW/t
138.27 kW/t
Boot Space
586 - 650 litres
457 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.8 - 7.4 L/100km
4.2 L/100km
9.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
808 - 1,375 km
606 km
1,375 km
Price
$35,490 - $60,490
$23,490
$60,490
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,030 - 2,170 kg
1,805 kg
2,320 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,800 - 2,200 kg
400 kg
2,200 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
145 mm
125 mm
150 mm
Volkswagen Passat News
2018 Volkswagen Passat Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $37,490 |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $37,990 |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $35,490 |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $35,990 |
Comfortline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $41,490 |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $41,990 |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $43,490 |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $43,990 |
Highline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $47,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $47,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $49,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $49,990 |
R-Line
*excl. on-roads
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2018 Volkswagen Passat Specs
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2018 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions
1477mm
1832mm
4767mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy
There are 4 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.
The Volkswagen Passat that uses the most amount of fuel is the R-Line with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Passat variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| 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 |
Cost of ownership
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.
2018 Volkswagen Passat Warranty
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.
Volkswagen Passat FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the Base that starts from $35,490.
The most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the R-Line that starts from $60,490.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is offered by the R-Line which can tow 2200 kg
The largest Volkswagen Passat is the R-Line which measures 1832mm wide, 4767mm in length and sits 1477mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Passat is the R-Line which has 206kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection 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.