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1996 Volkswagen Passat
Used from
$38,990 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
6 - 8 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Passat
The 1996 Volkswagen Passat is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $38,990 for the GL variant and topping out at $50,090 for the GL Vr6.
There are 2 variants of the Passat available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (85kW/166Nm) and 2.8L multi-point injection (128kW/235Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 1996 Passat was offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.
1996 Volkswagen Passat Price
GL
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $38,990 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $38,990 |
GL VR6
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $47,990 |
| 2.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $47,990 |
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1996 Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Passat
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat is the GL with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Passat that uses the most amount of fuel is the GL VR6 with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
1996 Volkswagen Passat Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Passat?
The Volkswagen Passat offers a 3 year 60,000 km limit 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 GL that starts from $38,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the GL VR6 that starts from $50,090.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is offered by the GL VR6 which can tow 700 kg
The largest Volkswagen Passat is the GL VR6 which measures 1720mm wide, 4605mm in length and sits 1430mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Passat is the GL VR6 which has 128kW of power from its 2.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the GL VR6 which weighs 1860 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Passat uses premium unleaded.