Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant wagon

This generation of Volkswagen Passat Variant has been produced from September, 2005 to January, 2010. We can provide information about 20 modifications of this generation. 2005 Volkswagen Passat is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (3 versions) and front wheel drive (17 versions).

This Volkswagen (VW) is available with six petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 3.2 litres and power of from 102 to 250 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement 2.0 litres and power of from 105 to 170 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (11 versions), as well as automatic (9 versions) gearbox.

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Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant wagon average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.8 to 10.1 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.8 to 6.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant wagon petrol engine version is Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.4 EcoFuel TSI, consuming 6.8 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant wagon diesel - Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.9 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.8 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Volkswagen Passat real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 4 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +5% for petrol engines and +3% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volkswagen Passat modification.

Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant wagon CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 121 to 216 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 157 to 181 grams per kilometer. From Volkswagen Passat with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.4 EcoFuel TSI which produces an average of 121 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Volkswagen Passat diesels least CO2 distributes Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.9 TDI - 157 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.1 seconds has Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6 16V FSI reaching this speed only in 13.3 seconds. The maximum top speed is 243 km/h for the 3.2 petrol 250 hp version (Volkswagen Passat Variant 3.2 V6 FSI 4Motion).

Lenght of Volkswagen Passat is 477 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Volkswagen Passat is about 5 cm longer than Audi A4 estate car / wagon, but 1 cm shorter than Mazda 6 estate car / wagon. Volkswagen Passat gross weight is from 1300 to 2200 kg (depending on modification), which is about 13 percent lighter than the average for this age and class. Volkswagen Passat trunk space is 603 litres.

This Volkswagen (VW) is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1800 €. According to user reviews, average Volkswagen Passat repair costs are 250 € per year. Users calculated Volkswagen Passat 2005 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2600 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 62%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 21% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Passat for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Passat prices and costs.

In user reviews Volkswagen Passat received average grade 8.0 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 93% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

Volkswagen Passat modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Passat 2009 Variant 1.4 EcoFuel TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2010 1.4 Petrol 150 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2009 Variant 1.4 EcoFuel TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 150 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 Dec 2005 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 116 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 1.6 16V FSI Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 1.6 Petrol 116 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2008 Variant 1.8 16V TSI Jan 2008 — Jan 2010 1.8 Petrol 160 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2008 Variant 1.8 16V TSI Jan 2008 — Jan 2010 1.8 Petrol 160 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2009 Variant 1.8 16V TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 160 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 16V FSI 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 16V FSI Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 16V FSI 4Motion 4x4 Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 16V Turbo FSI Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 16V Turbo FSI Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 Variant 1.9 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 105 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 TDI

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 2.0 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Dec 2005 — Jan 2010 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2006 Variant 2.0 TDI Mar 2006 — Jan 2010

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2006 Variant 2.0 TDI Mar 2006 — Jan 2010

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant 3.2 V6 FSI 4Motion 4x4 Dec 2005 — Jan 2010

Most powerfull petrol version (250 HP)

3.2 Petrol 250 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel

Volkswagen Passat safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Passat has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Passat is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Passat got two stars.

Volkswagen Passat prices

Volkswagen Passat 2005 - 2010 estate car price in Latvia is from 900 € to 3000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Passat price is more below average - Volkswagen Passat is approximately for 40 percents cheaper then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 2005 - 2010 prices).

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Volkswagen Passat 2009 price 1500 € 2200 € 3000 €
Volkswagen Passat 2008 price 1100 € 2000 € 3000 €
Volkswagen Passat 2007 price 1000 € 1700 € 2700 €
Volkswagen Passat 2006 price 1000 € 1600 € 2500 €
Volkswagen Passat 2005 price 900 € 1500 € 2200 €

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Volkswagen Passat reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Volkswagen Passat reliability is below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2021 defects were detected in an average of 28.1 percent of Volkswagen Passat of this generation (on average 14 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 25%.

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Volkswagen Passat 2005 Variant wagon features (options)

Percentage of Volkswagen Passat with corresponding feature (option)

Climate control
84%
Conditioning
76%
Rain sensor
70%
Metallic paint
61%
Adjustable steering wheel
53%
Cruise control
52%
Roof bars (railings)
52%
Heated seats
45%
Electrically adjustable seats
36%
Rear parking sensors
28%
Front parking sensors
25%
Navigation
24%
Xenon headlights
21%
Leather upholstery
20%
Dimming mirrors
20%
Tire pressure control
14%
Bi-xenon lights
13%

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Volkswagen Passat reviews

Total 142 Volkswagen Passat owner reviews

Volkswagen Passat 2006 Estate car/wagon Diesel 2.0 litres, Manual gearbox Volkswagen Passat Estate car/wagon 2006
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Purchase year:2019 age of car 13 years)Owned for30`000 kilometers (1 year)
Average fuel consumption:6.5 litres per 100km (70% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs:1470 € (~ 1470 € per year)
Total car rating:
8
   male, age 22
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