2004 Used Volkswagen Passat Wagon

2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

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2004 Used Volkswagen Passat Wagon

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The mid-size Volkswagen Passat offers all of the refinements and technology expected from a sophisticated German vehicle. It is available as either a four-door sedan or a five-door wagon, with a choice between front-wheel and VW's 4MOTION all-wheel drive configurations.

The Passat is offered in three front-wheel drive trim levels - GL, GLS and GLX - and three all-wheel drive trim levels - GLS, GLX and W8. The GL and GLS are powered by a 170-hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine; a new 134-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with direct diesel injection (TDI) is also available, generating an impressive 247 pound-feet of torque. The GLX is outfitted with a 190-hp 2.8-liter V6, while the W8 boasts a 270-hp 4.0-liter eight-cylinder engine. Available transmissions include a five-speed manual, six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic with Tiptronic. Standard features on the GL include Air Conditioning, Cruise Control and a CD player; the GLS adds alloy wheels, a power sunroof and upgraded audio, while the GLX and W8 trims are further outfitted with heated power front seats, leather upholstery and automatic climate control. Safety features found on every Passat include six airbags, Traction Control, four-wheel-disc brakes with ABS and a security system; electronic stability control with brake assist is standard on GLX and W8 trims, and optional on all others.

For 2004, a new 2.0-liter tubocharged four-cylinder diesel engine debuts on the front-wheel drive GL and GLS trims. New standard equipment for this model year includes Homelink and a Monsoon sound system on the GLS, while the GLX gets electronic stability control and Volkswagen Telematics. Additionally, Passat models equipped with 4MOTION now get the GLS trim level, and the GLS V6 trim is dropped from the front-wheel drive model lineup.

Mileage

Fuel Consumption*
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
City mpg 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)
Highway mpg 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)26 mpg (9 L/100 km)25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)
*EPA fuel mileages are estimates only. Your fuel consumption will vary.
Capacities
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
Fuel tank 16.4 gal. (62 L)   21.1 gal. (80 L)16.4 gal. (62 L)

Engineering

Engine
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
Type1.8L DOHC 20 valve intercooled turbo I-4 engine with SMPI 2.8L DOHC 30 valve V-6 engine with variable valve control, variable intake length, SMPI 4.0L DOHC 32 valve W-8 engine with variable valve control, SMPI1.8L DOHC 20 valve intercooled turbo I-4 engine with SMPI
Bore 3.19 " (81 mm) 3.25 " (82 mm) 3.31 " (84 mm)3.19 " (81 mm)
Stroke 3.4 " (86 mm)   3.55 " (90 mm)3.4 " (86 mm)
Displacement 109 cu.in. (1,781 cm^3) 169 cu.in. (2,771 cm^3) 244 cu.in. (3,999 cm^3)109 cu.in. (1,781 cm^3)
Compression ratio 9.3:1 10.6:1 10.8:19.3:1
Horsepower 170HP @ 5,900RPM 190HP @ 6,000RPM 270HP @ 6,000RPM170HP @ 5,900RPM
Maximum torque 166lb.-ft. @ 1,950RPM (225Nm @ 1,950RPM) 206lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM (280Nm @ 3,200RPM) 273lb.-ft. @ 2,750RPM (371Nm @ 2,750RPM)166lb.-ft. @ 1,950RPM (225Nm @ 1,950RPM)
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded (recommended)     
Engine management / ignition system Electronic     
Performance
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
0-60 mph 8.5 seconds (estimated) 7.8 seconds (estimated)8.3 seconds (estimated)6.6 seconds (estimated)9.4 seconds (estimated)
Engine Design
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
Arrangement Front mounted, longitudinal     
Cylinder block Cast iron   AluminumCast iron
Cylinder head Aluminum     
Valve train DOHC     
Fuel / air supply Sequential MPI     
Emissions ULEV LEV  ULEV
Electrical System
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
Alternator - Amps 90   12090
Battery - Ah 80 82 80 
Drivetrain
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
Drivetrain Front-wheel  4Motion all-wheel drive  
Transmission 5-speed manual  5-speed automatic with sequential shift control 5-speed manual
Transmission gear ratios:1 
1st 3.78 3.53.66 3.78
2nd 2.18 1.942 2.18
3rd 1.43 1.31.41 1.43
4th 1.03 0.941 1.03
5th 0.84 0.790.74 0.84
Reverse 3.44  4.1 3.44
Steering
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
Type Hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinion     
Turning radius 18.7 ' (5.7 m)   18.8 ' (5.74 m)18.7 ' (5.7 m)
Body, Chassis and Suspension
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
Body material Fully galvanized steel     
Front suspensionindependent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar     
Rear suspensionsemi-independent, torsion beam, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar  independent, double wishbone, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar  
Service brakes4-wheel disc with front vented discs   4-wheel disc with front and rear vented discs4-wheel disc with front vented discs
Anti lock braking system 4-wheel, 4-channel     
Wheels6 x 15" steel with full wheel covers7 x 15" silver alloy7 x 16" silver alloy  7 x 15" silver alloy
TiresP195/65HR15 BSW AS P205/55HR16 BSW AS P215/55HR16 BSW ASP195/65HR15 BSW AS
Drag coefficient 0.32     

Dimensions

Interior Volume - SAE
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
EPA classMidsize     
Seating capacity 5     
Passenger volume 97.5 cu.ft. (2,761 L)93 cu.ft. (2,633 L)    
Cargo volume 39 cu.ft. (1,104 L)  36 cu.ft. (1,019 L)  
Cargo volume with rear seat folded 56.5 cu.ft. (1,600 L)  54.6 cu.ft. (1,546 L)  
Head room (front / rear) 39.7/39.7 " (1,008/1,008 mm)37.8/37.9 " (960/963 mm)    
Shoulder room (front / rear) 55.8/54.6 " (1,417/1,387 mm)     
Leg room (front / rear) 41.5/35.3 " (1,054/897 mm)     
Exterior Dimensions
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
Wheelbase 106.4 " (2,703 mm)     
Front track 59.6 " (1,514 mm)   59.5 " (1,511 mm)59.6 " (1,514 mm)
Rear track 59.6 " (1,514 mm)   59.4 " (1,509 mm)59.6 " (1,514 mm)
Length 184.3 " (4,681 mm)     
Width 68.7 " (1,745 mm)     
Height 59 " (1,499 mm)   58.9 " (1,496 mm)58.6 " (1,488 mm)
Ground clearance 5.8 " (147 mm)     
Weights
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
Unloaded curb weight 3,307 lbs. (1,500 kg)3,338 lbs. (1,514 kg)3,499 lbs. (1,587 kg)3,840 lbs. (1,742 kg)4,067 lbs. (1,845 kg)3,590 lbs. (1,628 kg)
Payload 1,109 lbs. (503 kg)1,102 lbs. (500 kg)1,063 lbs. (482 kg)1,036 lbs. (470 kg)1,135 lbs. (515 kg)1,105 lbs. (501 kg)

Standard Features

Exterior
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
Doors 
Four doors SSSSSS
Body color door handles SSSSSS
Grille 
Chrome SSSSSS
Lights, Front/Rear 
Halogen projector beam headlightsSSSS-S
High intensity low beam projector beam headlights----S-
Front fog/driving -SSSSS
Daytime running lights SSSSSS
Lights on warning SSSSSS
Center high mounted stop light SSSSSS
Mirrors 
Body color mirrors SSSSSS
Power remote heated driver and passenger door mirrors with side blinkerSSSSSS
Driver and passenger folding mirrorsSS---S
Driver and passenger power folding mirrors--SSS-
Moldings/Panels 
Body color bodyside moldings SSSSSS
Body color front bumper SSSSSS
Body color rear bumper SSSSSS
Chrome side window moldings SSSSSS
Black front windshield moldings SSSSSS
Fully galvanized steel body SSSSSS
Exhaust 
Stainless steel SSSSSS
Chrome tailpipe exhaust tips ----S-
Roof 
Express open/close 1st row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade-SSSSS
Wheels 
6 x 15" steel with full wheel coversS-----
7 x 15" silver alloy-S---S
7 x 16" silver alloyOOSSS-
7 x 17" silver alloyOOOOO-
6 x 15" chrome alloyOOOOO-
7.5 x 17" silver alloy----O-
Wheel locks OSSSSS
Tires 
195/65R15 H ASSS---S
205/55R16 H AS--SS--
215/55R16 H AS----S-
Wipers 
Variable intermittent wipers SSSSSS
Heated wiper jets OOSSSO
Rain detecting wipers --SSS-
Speed sensitive wipers SSSSSS
Fixed interval rear wiper SSSSSS
Interior
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
Air Conditioning 
Manual Air Conditioning SS---S
Automatic Air Conditioning --SSS-
Air filter SSSSSS
Alarm/Anti-Theft 
Immobilizer III ignition disable SSSSSS
Panic alarm SSSSSS
Tracker system OOSSSO
Security system SSSSSS
Cruise Control 
Cruise Control SS---S
Cruise Control with Steering Wheel controls -OSSSO
Cupholders 
Front cupholders SSSSSS
Rear cupholders SSSSSS
Defroster 
Electric rear window defroster SSSSSS
Heated exterior mirrors SSSSSS
Instrument Cluster 
Analog display: tachometer, engine temperature, oil temperature, trip odometer, in-dash clock, trip computer, exterior temperatureSSSSSS
PRND in IP OOOSSO
No SSS-OS
Keys 
Remote keyfob (all doors) SSSSSS
Integrated key/remote SSSSSS
Valet key SSSSSS
Lighting 
Front and rear reading lightsSSSSSS
Fading dome light SSSSSS
Illuminated entry SSSSSS
Luggage compartment light SSSSSS
4 door entry lights SSSSSS
Variable IP lighting SSSSSS
Locks 
Power locking system with selective unlocking SSSSSS
Auto locking feature SSSSSS
Remote keyfob (all doors) with panic alarm button, trunk/hatch/door buttonSSSSSS
Child safety rear door locks SSSSSS
Mirrors, Interior 
Driver visor includes illuminated mirror, auxiliary visorSSSSSS
Passenger visor includes illuminated mirrorSSSSSS
Day-night rearview mirrorSS---S
Auto-dimming day-night rearview mirror--SSS-
Power Outlets 
3 12V DC power outlet(s) SSSSSS
Radio/Audio 
AM/FM stereo radio, single CD player, none mounted compatible remote CDS-----
AM/FM stereo radio, single CD player, none mounted compatible remote CD, 8 Monsoon speakers-S---S
AM/FM stereo radio, single CD player, none mounted compatible remote CD, 8 Monsoon speakers, Steering Wheel audio controls--SSS-
Auto-reverse cassette SSSSSS
Amplifier OSSSSS
Integrated roof antenna SSSS-S
Window grid and roof mount antenna ----S-
Restraints* 
Driver and passenger front-impact airbagsSSSSSS
Driver and passenger seat mounted front side-impact airbagsSSSSSS
Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags SSSSSS
Front height adjustable seatbelts SSSSSS
Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners SSSSSS
Rear center 3 point seatbelt SSSSSS
*Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances.
  Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age
Seating, Front 
6-way front seats with manual lumbar supportSS---S
8-way front seats with manual lumbar support--SSS-
Front center armrest SSSSSS
Front driver and passenger heatable seats OOSSSO
Seating, Rear 
60-40 folding seats SSSSSS
Head restraints w/tilt SSSSSS
Center armrest SSS---
Center armrest with pass-through ---SSS
Steering Wheel 
Plastic/vinyl Steering Wheel SS---S
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel -OSSSO
Manual tilting and telescoping steering columnSSSSSS
Upholstery 
Premium cloth seating material SS---S
V-Tex seating material OO---O
Leather seating material -OSSSO
Windows 
Power windows SSSSSS
Driver and passenger one-touch open and close featureSSSSSS
Light tinted windows SSSSSS
Technical
 GL GLS GLX GLX 4MotionW8 4MotionGLS 4Motion
Brakes 
4-wheel disc with front vented discsSSSS-S
4-wheel disc with front and rear vented discs----S-
4-wheel ABS SSSSSS
Panic brake assist OOSSSO
Engine 
1.8L 4 cylinder, in-line DOHC, SMPI, intercooled turbo, 170hp, 166lb.-ft. torqueSS---S
2.8L V-6 DOHC, SMPI, 190hp, 206lb.-ft. torque--SS--
4.0L W-8 DOHC, SMPI, 270hp, 273lb.-ft. torque----S-
Side Protection 
Anti-intrusion side door beams SSSSSS
Steering 
Hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinionSSSSSS
Suspension 
Front independent multi-link with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barSSSSSS
Rear semi-independent torsion beam with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barSSS---
Rear independent double wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar---SSS
Traction Control 
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and Anti-slip Regulation (ASR) SSSSSO
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) -----S
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) OOSSSO
Transmission 
5-speed manualSSS--S
5-speed automaticOOOSSO
6-speed manual----O-
Sequential shift control OOO-OO
Sequential shift control OOOSSO
No SSS-OS
Fuel Tank 
16.4 gal. capacity SSSS-S
21.1 gal. capacity ----S-
Original New Car Limited Warranty* 
48 months basic warranty SSSSSS
50000 miles basic warranty SSSSSS
60 months powertrain warranty SSSSSS
60000 miles powertrain warranty SSSSSS
144 months corrosion perforation warranty SSSSSS
Unlimited miles corrosion perforation warranty SSSSSS
48 months roadside assistance warranty SSSSSS
50000 miles roadside assistance warranty SSSSSS
*Please see your local dealer for questions about the limited warranty available for an individual model.