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    Volkswagen Passat

    Used from

    $48,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Excellent

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.4 - 8.1 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Passat

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2023 Volkswagen Passat is a medium-sized car offered in both 5D station wagon and 4D sedan body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $48,990 for the Business variant and topping out at $68,390 for the R-line.

    There are 5 variants of the Passat available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2022.

    The Volkswagen Passat is only available with an null motor that produces 162kW and 350Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2023 Passat was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Excellent
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    Power to Weight
    90.36 - 123.05 kW/t
    47.04 kW/t
    234.59 kW/t
    Boot Space
    586 - 650 litres
    228 litres
    650 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.41 - 8.13 L/100km
    1.8 L/100km
    10.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    815 - 1,031 km
    465 km
    2,222 km
    Price
    $48,990 - $68,390
    $24,990
    $166,700
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    4 years
    8 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km - Unlimited
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    28 years
    1 year
    32 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    2023 Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Passat

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat is the Business with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Passat that uses the most amount of fuel is the R-Line with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.1L 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 PassatFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.4 L/100km
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    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.

    2023 Volkswagen Passat Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Passat?

    The Volkswagen Passat offers a 5 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 Business that starts from $48,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the R-Line that starts from $68,390.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is 2200 kg offered by the following variants: Alltrack and Alltrack Premium.

    The largest Volkswagen Passat is the Alltrack which measures 1853mm wide, 4780mm in length and sits 1530mm 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 Alltrack which weighs 2260 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Passat uses premium unleaded.