2005 Volkswagen Passat Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　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.

　　

zzdcar 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.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$205/mo  for Passat GL 1.8T

　　Passat GL 1.8T

　　GL 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) - $22,070 MSRPGL 1.8T Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) - $23,070 MSRPGL 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A) - $23,145 MSRPGL 1.8T Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A) - $24,145 MSRPGL TDI Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5A) - $23,360 MSRPGL TDI Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5A) - $24,360 MSRPGLS 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) - $24,380 MSRPGLS 1.8T Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) - $25,380 MSRPGLS 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A) (Most Popular) - $25,455 MSRPGLS 1.8T Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A) - $26,455 MSRPGLS TDI Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5A) - $25,660 MSRPGLS TDI Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5A) - $26,660 MSRPGLS 1.8T 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) - $26,130 MSRPGLS 1.8T 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) - $27,130 MSRPGLS 1.8T 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A) - $27,205 MSRPGLS 1.8T 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A) - $28,205 MSRPGLX Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M) - $29,790 MSRPGLX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M) - $30,790 MSRPGLX Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A) - $30,865 MSRPGLX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5A) - $31,865 MSRPGLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A) - $32,615 MSRPGLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5A) - $33,615 MSRP

　　vs

　　$164/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　

2005 Passat Highlights

Type: SedanWagonDieselWagon

　　Trim: GL 1.8TGL TDIGLS 1.8TGLS TDIGLS 1.8T 4MotionGLXGLX 4MotionGL 1.8T

　　

Base MSRP	$23,070
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$205/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	39.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles