2017 Volkswagen Passat

    Used from

    $35,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.8 - 7.4 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Passat

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2017 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 $35,490 for the Base variant and topping out at $59,990 for the R-line.

    There are 4 variants of the Passat available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2016.

    Engine options include 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (206kW/350Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2017 Passat was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Volkswagen Passat models from other years

    2017 Volkswagen Passat Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Passat

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 9
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way 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 (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.6
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.7
      • Headroom Front: 1031
      • Headroom Front: 1034
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.0
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Rear: 1007
      • Headroom Rear: 964
      • Hip Room Front (in): 59.3
      • Hip Room Front: 1506
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 59.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1506
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1045
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 38.3
      • Leg Room Rear: 973
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • 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
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • 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: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Comfortline

    Adds to Base:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Side Assist
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from Base:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Highline

    Adds to Comfortline:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    Removes from Comfortline:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look

    R-Line

    Adds to Highline:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    Removes from Highline:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    See all 2017 Volkswagen Passat Specs

    2017 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

    1456mm
    1832mm
    4767mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

    2017 Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

    There are 4 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 4.8L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Passat that uses the most amount of fuel is the R-Line with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.4L 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, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.0 L/100km
    1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.0 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

    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.

    2017 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 $35,490.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the R-Line that starts from $59,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is offered by the R-Line which can tow 2200 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Passat is the R-Line which measures 1832mm wide, 4767mm in length and sits 1477mm 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 Highline which weighs 2170 kg (kerb weight).

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

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