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What Edmunds Says

With its fun-to-drive character, upscale interior and wide range of features, the Passat is one of our favorite midsize sedans and wagons. Don't buy your next family car without driving one of these first.

Pros

Better handling dynamics than most sedans in its class, excellent value in GL or GLS trim, roomy interior with upscale feel, outstanding build and materials quality, available all-wheel drive, unique diesel engine option.

Cons

Upper-level models are expensive compared to Japanese rivals, less rear-seat room and storage than competitors, V6 is down on power.

Available Passat Sedan Models

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GL 1.8T

  • 1.8L 4-cyl. engine 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Up to 19 cty/28 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Traction Control 
  • Stability Control (Optional) 

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Used TMV from $6,116

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GLS 1.8T

  • 1.8L 4-cyl. engine 
  • Manual transmission 
  • Up to 19 cty/28 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Stability Control 
  • Traction Control 

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GLS 1.8T 4Motion

  • 1.8L 4-cyl. engine 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Up to 19 cty/28 hwy mpg 
  • All-wheel drive 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Stability Control 
  • Traction Control 

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GLX

  • 2.8L V6 engine 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Up to 17 cty/26 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Stability Control 
  • Traction Control 

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Used TMV from $7,926

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GLX 4Motion

  • 2.8L V6 engine 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Up to 17 cty/24 hwy mpg 
  • All-wheel drive 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Stability Control 
  • Traction Control 

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Available Passat Wagon Models

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GL 1.8T

  • 1.8L 4-cyl. engine 
  • Manual transmission 
  • Up to 19 cty/28 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Traction Control 
  • Stability Control (Optional) 

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Used TMV from $6,260

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GLS 1.8T

  • 1.8L 4-cyl. engine 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Up to 19 cty/28 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Traction Control 
  • Stability Control (Optional) 

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Used TMV from $6,874

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GLS 1.8T 4Motion

  • 1.8L 4-cyl. engine 
  • Manual transmission 
  • Up to 19 cty/28 hwy mpg 
  • All-wheel drive 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Traction Control 
  • Stability Control (Optional) 

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Used TMV from $7,336

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GLX

  • 2.8L V6 engine 
  • Manual transmission 
  • Up to 17 cty/26 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Stability Control 
  • Traction Control 

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Used TMV from $8,306

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GL TDI

  • 2.0L 4-cyl. diesel engine 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Up to 23 cty/34 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Traction Control 
  • Stability Control (Optional) 

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Used TMV from $8,438

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GLS TDI

  • 2.0L 4-cyl. diesel engine 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Up to 23 cty/34 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Traction Control 
  • Stability Control (Optional) 

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GLX 4Motion

  • 2.8L V6 engine 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Up to 17 cty/24 hwy mpg 
  • All-wheel drive 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Stability Control 
  • Traction Control 

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Used TMV from $9,055

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Available Passat Diesel Models

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GL TDI

  • 2.0L 4-cyl. diesel engine 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Up to 23 cty/34 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Traction Control 
  • Stability Control (Optional) 

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Used TMV from $8,095

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GLS TDI

  • 2.0L 4-cyl. diesel engine 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Up to 23 cty/34 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Stability Control 
  • Traction Control 

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Used TMV from $8,618

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2005 Volkswagen Passat

What's New for 2005

The top-of-the-line W8 model has been discontinued. The GLX loses its standard telematics system. New 16-inch "Rockstar" alloy wheels are standard on the GLS (in place of the former 15s), and new 17-inch "Bistar" alloys are optional on the GLS and GLX.

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