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
2023 Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat is available in four variants, is classed as a Large SUV and is built in Germany. It uses Premium Unleaded Petrol fuel.
The Volkswagen Passat is sold with an engine size of 2.0L and with turbocharged four-cylinder.
The Passat range is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
- Driveaway
- $54,209 - $73,750†
- Transmission
- 6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Station Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
- Driveaway
- $54,209 - $73,750†
- Transmission
- 6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Station Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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2023 Volkswagen Passat
Features & Specs
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2023 Volkswagen Passat
Available Variants
The Volkswagen Passat comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Alltrack and the most expensive being R-Line.
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2023 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.
3 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.
3 Years Ago
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Power to Weight
94.02 - 121.39 kW/t
64.36 kW/t
178.49 kW/t
Boot Space
650 litres
397 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.2 - 8.1 L/100km
4.2 L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
815 - 917 km
427 km
1,190 km
Price
$54,209 - $73,750
$36,128.7
$74,190.9
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
150,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
2023 Volkswagen Passat
Dimensions
4,780 mm
1,853 mm
inc mirror: 2,083 mm
inc mirror: 2,083 mm
1,530 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,780 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,853 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,083 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,530 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mm |
| Load Capacity | 537 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Sales Data
2024103Total Sales
202566Total Sales
20260YTD Sales
Volkswagen Passat Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the Alltrack variant that starts from $54,209.
See all Volkswagen Passat PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the R-Line variant that starts from $73,750.
See all Volkswagen Passat PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is 2200 kg offered by the following variants: Alltrack and Alltrack Premium.
See all Volkswagen Passat towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Passat is the Alltrack variant which measures 1853mm wide, 4780mm in length and sits 1530mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Passat is the R-Line variant which has 206kW of power and 350nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the Alltrack variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2260 kg.
The Volkswagen Passat uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
† 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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