2013 Volkswagen Passat

    Used from

    $38,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.4 - 9.7 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Passat

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2013 Volkswagen Passat is a medium-sized car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $38,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $58,490 for the Highline.

    There are 2 variants of the Passat available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2013.

    Engine options include 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/250Nm), 3.6L petrol direct injection (220kW/350Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/350Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2013 Passat was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Volkswagen Passat models from other years

    2013 Volkswagen Passat Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Passat

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 30.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Front: 973
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 961
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1467
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1491
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.5
      • Leg Room Front: 1053
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 37.8
      • Leg Room Rear: 960
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Highline

    Adds to Base:
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1466
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 59.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1511
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Base:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
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    2013 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

    1490mm
    1820mm
    4769mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2013 Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

    There are 7 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 5.4L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Passat that uses the most amount of fuel is the Highline with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9.7L 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
    1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.2 L/100km
    1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.5 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

    2013 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 $38,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the Highline that starts from $58,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Highline.

    The largest Volkswagen Passat is the Base which measures 1820mm wide, 4771mm in length and sits 1536mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Passat is the Highline which has 220kW of power from its 3.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the Highline which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Passat may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.

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