Volkswagen Passat Base (2018) price & specs

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Overview

The 2018 Volkswagen Passat Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 3rd August 2017. The Volkswagen Passat is regarded as a medium Car built in Germany with prices starting at $35,490 before on-road costs.

This Volkswagen Passat is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 132 kW of power (at 5100 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1250 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Volkswagen claims the Passat Base uses 6.0L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 136g of CO₂. It has a 59L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 983km per full tank

The Volkswagen Passat measures 1456mm (57.3 inches) in height, 4767mm (187.7 inches) in length, 1832mm (72.1 inches) in width with a 2786mm (109.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1501.75kg (3309.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Passat Base comes standard with 215/55 R17 front tyres and 215/55 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

The 2018 Volkswagen Passat Base has a 145mm ground clearance with a 1800kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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Power to Weight

85.71 - 125.55 kW/t

74.07 kW/t

231.34 kW/t

Boot Space

586 - 650 litres

380 litres

650 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.8 - 7.4 L/100km

4.2 L/100km

10.2 L/100km

Vehicle Range

808 - 1,375 km

588 km

1,511 km

Price

$39,340 - $65,555

$25,490

$98,676

Warranty (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

100 mm

201 mm

Dimensions

4,767 mm

1,832 mm

1,456 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,767 mm
Overall Width	1,832 mm
Overall Height	1,456 mm
Wheelbase	2,786 mm
Load Capacity	528.25 kg

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Sales Data

2024103Total Sales

202566Total Sales

20260YTD Sales

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Base

1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

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Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 136 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,798 cc

Liters: 1.8 L

Number of cylinders: 4

Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 59 L

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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 6 L/100km

Country/highway: 5.2 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 983 km

Combined: 16.7 km/L

Country/highway: 19.2 km/L

Urban: 13.7 km/L

Urban: 7.3 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 232 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 180 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 132 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 250 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,100 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,250 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Limited slip differential

Location front: yes

Type: Electronic

Transmission

Manual sequential: yes

Shift lever location: Floor

Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)

Number of speeds: 7

Transmission type: Manual

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 94

Tire profile: 55

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 215 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 94

Tire profile: 55

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 215 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Body style

Body type: Sedan

Local number of doors: 4

Number of doors: 4

Platform code: MQB

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: Sedan

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Cargo capacity

Measurement standard: ISO

Rear seat down: 1,152 L

Rear seat up; to lower window: 586 L

External dimensions

Front track: 1,586 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 145 mm

Overall height: 1,456 mm

Overall length: 4,767 mm

Overall width: 1,832 mm

Rear track: 1,570 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 11,700 mm

Wheelbase: 2,786 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 1,034 mm

Headroom rear: 964 mm

Hip room front: 1,506 mm

Hip room rear: 1,506 mm

Leg room front: 1,045 mm

Leg room rear: 973 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Manual

Headlights

Bulb type (high beam): Halogen

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

Lens type: Complex Surface

LED lights

Location: Brake Lights, Rear Lights

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Auto-dimming: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 1,800 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg

Gross vehicle weight: 2,030 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,501.75 kg

Tare weight: 1,450 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 8

System

Digital media card: yes

Radio: AM, FM

Touch screen: yes

12v power outlet

Location boot/cargo: yes

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Mobile Integration

Android Auto: yes

Apple CarPlay: yes

MirrorLink: yes

Navigational systems

Controls: Touch Screen

Information type: 3D, Voice

Screen size: 8 in

Parking assistance

Location rear: yes

Type: Guidance Display

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless start: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Alloy Look

On doors: Alloy Look

On gear selector: Alloy, Leather

On instrument panel: Alloy Look

Airbags

Number of: 9

Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Automatic emergency braking: yes

Brakes at low speed: Front

Driver monitor: yes

Visual/acoustic warning: yes

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP

ANCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 85

Euro NCAP child occupant score: 87

Euro NCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 66

Euro NCAP safety assist score: 76

ANCAP date tested: 7 Oct 2015

ANCAP version tested: 2.0 TDi Sedan

Euro NCAP date tested: 3 Dec 2014

Euro NCAP version tested: VW Passat 2.0 TDI Comfortline 4dr SA

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Knee airbags

Location: Driver

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Height type: Manual

Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric

Number of electrical adjustments: 3

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Electric

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Heated: yes

Height type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Asymmetrical

Remote folding: yes

Seating capacity: 3

Ski hatch: yes

Type: Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Cloth

Main seat material: Cloth

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Refrigerated storage compartment

Location: Glove Compartment

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 3

Rear control for climate control: yes

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Distance: 15,000 km

Period (mths): 12 months

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† 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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