

Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.4 in |
Length | 185.2 in | 184.3 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 68.7 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 59.0 in |
Curb Weight | 3291 lb. | 3388 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 35.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 39.0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 |
2005 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good amount of rear leg room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Firm, but not hard, adj lumbar, good wearing materials see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for adults see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Soft, well supporting seats see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Makes my bad back feel better. Large, supportive seat for large person. Plenty of room to move feet around during trips. Lots of adjustments. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
Engines | Transmissions | Drivetrains |
turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-5v 170 hp@5900 166 lb-ft@1950 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | FWD |
AWD | ||
5-speed manual | FWD | |
AWD | ||
2.8L V6 DOHC-4v 190 hp@6000 206 lb-ft@3200 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | FWD |
AWD | ||
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel OHC-2v 134 hp@4000 247 lb-ft@1800 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | FWD |
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | GL | 22,950 | 21,118 | 630 |
4dr Sedan | GLS | 23,900 | 21,985 | 630 |
4dr Sedan | GLX | 29,950 | 27,513 | 630 |
4dr Wagon | GL | 23,070 | 20,994 | 575 |
4dr Wagon | GLS | 25,380 | 23,130 | 575 |
4dr Wagon | GLX | 30,790 | 28,017 | 575 |