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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, 2024The 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.
2017 Volkswagen Passat Price
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $35,490 |
1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $37,490 |
Comfortline
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $41,490 |
1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $43,490 |
Highline
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $47,490 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, FWD | $49,490 |
R-Line
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $57,990 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $59,990 |
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2017 Volkswagen Passat Specs
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2017 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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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 Passat | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
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.