2005 Used Volkswagen Passat Wagon

2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

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2005 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 two all-wheel drive trim levels - GLS and GLX. The GL and GLS are powered by a 170-hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine; a 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 gets a 190-hp 2.8-liter V6. Available transmissions include a five-speed manual and a five-speed automatic with Tiptronic. Standard features on the GL include Air Conditioning, Cruise Control and a CD player; GLS trims add a power sunroof, alloy wheels, heated front seats and upgraded audio, while GLX trims are further outfitted with automatic climate control, leather upholstery and genuine wood accents. 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 optional on the GL and standard on all other trims.

For 2005, the Passat receives upgraded standard equipment, including: new high-quality leatherette upholstery (GL and GLS), heated front seats (GLS), and larger alloy wheels (GLS and GLX). Safety enhancements include electronic stability control with brake assist now standard on GLS trims. Additionally, the W8 trim has been dropped from the all-wheel drive model lineup.

Mileage

Fuel Consumption*
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 4Motion
City mpg 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Highway mpg 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)26 mpg (9 L/100 km)
*EPA fuel mileages are estimates only. Your fuel consumption will vary.
Capacities
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 4Motion
Fuel tank 16.4 gal. (62 L)    

Engineering

Engine
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 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, SMPI1.8L DOHC 20 valve intercooled turbo I-4 engine with SMPI2.8L DOHC 30 valve V-6 engine with variable valve control, variable intake length, SMPI
Bore 3.19 " (81 mm) 3.25 " (82 mm)3.19 " (81 mm)3.25 " (82 mm)
Stroke 3.4 " (86 mm)    
Displacement 109 cu.in. (1,781 cm^3) 169 cu.in. (2,771 cm^3)109 cu.in. (1,781 cm^3)169 cu.in. (2,771 cm^3)
Compression ratio 9.3:1 10.6:19.3:110.6:1
Horsepower 170HP @ 5,900RPM 190HP @ 6,000RPM170HP @ 5,900RPM190HP @ 6,000RPM
Maximum torque 166lb.-ft. @ 1,950RPM (225Nm @ 1,950RPM) 206lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM (280Nm @ 3,200RPM)166lb.-ft. @ 1,950RPM (225Nm @ 1,950RPM)206lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM (280Nm @ 3,200RPM)
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded (recommended)    
Engine management / ignition system Electronic    
Performance
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 4Motion
0-60 mph 8.5 seconds (estimated) 8.7 seconds (estimated)9.5 seconds (estimated)8.3 seconds (estimated)
Engine Design
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 4Motion
Arrangement Front mounted, longitudinal    
Cylinder block Cast iron    
Cylinder head Aluminum    
Valve train DOHC    
Fuel / air supply Sequential MPI    
Emissions ULEV, Tier 2 Bin 8 LEV, Tier 2 Bin 9ULEV, Tier 2 Bin 8LEV, Tier 2 Bin 9
Electrical System
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 4Motion
Alternator - Amps 90    
Battery - Ah 80 828082
Drivetrain
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 4Motion
Drivetrain Front-wheel  4Motion all-wheel drive 
Transmission 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic with Tiptronic sequential shift control  
Transmission gear ratios:1 
1st 3.78 3.66  
2nd 2.18 2  
3rd 1.43 1.41  
4th 1.03 1  
5th 0.84 0.74  
Reverse 3.44 4.1  
Steering
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 4Motion
Type Hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinion    
Turning radius 18.7 ' (5.7 m)    
Body, Chassis and Suspension
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 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    
Anti lock braking system 4-wheel, 4-channel    
Wheels6 x 15" steel with full wheel covers7 x 16" silver alloy7 x 17" silver alloy7 x 16" silver alloy7 x 17" silver alloy
TiresP195/65HR15 BSW ASP205/55HR16 BSW ASP225/45HR17 BSW ASP205/55HR16 BSW ASP225/45HR17 BSW AS
Drag coefficient 0.32    

Dimensions

Interior Volume - SAE
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 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 GLS 4MotionGLX 4Motion
Wheelbase 106.4 " (2,703 mm)    
Front track 59.6 " (1,514 mm)    
Rear track 59.6 " (1,514 mm)    
Length 184.3 " (4,681 mm)    
Width 68.7 " (1,745 mm)    
Height 59 " (1,499 mm)  58.6 " (1,488 mm)59 " (1,499 mm)
Ground clearance 5.8 " (147 mm)    
Weights
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 4Motion
Unloaded curb weight 3,307 lbs. (1,500 kg)3,338 lbs. (1,514 kg)3,616 lbs. (1,640 kg)3,700 lbs. (1,678 kg)3,840 lbs. (1,742 kg)
Payload 1,109 lbs. (503 kg)1,102 lbs. (500 kg)1,056 lbs. (479 kg)1,098 lbs. (498 kg)1,036 lbs. (470 kg)

Standard Features

Exterior
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 4Motion
Doors 
Four doors SSSSS
Body color door handles SSSSS
Grille 
Chrome SSSSS
Lights, Front/Rear 
Halogen projector beam headlightsSSSSS
Front fog/driving -SSSS
Daytime running lights SSSSS
Lights on warning SSSSS
Center high mounted stop light SSSSS
Mirrors 
Body color mirrors SSSSS
Power remote heated driver and passenger door mirrors with side blinkerSSSSS
Driver and passenger folding mirrorsSS-S-
Driver and passenger power folding mirrors--S-S
Moldings/Panels 
Body color bodyside moldings SSSSS
Body color front bumper SSSSS
Body color rear bumper SSSSS
Chrome side window moldings SSSSS
Black front windshield moldings SSSSS
Fully galvanized steel body SSSSS
Exhaust 
Stainless steel SSSSS
Roof 
Express open/close 1st row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade-SSSS
Wheels 
6 x 15" steel with full wheel coversS----
7 x 16" silver alloy-S-SO
6 x 15" chrome alloy-O-OO
7 x 17" silver alloy-OSOS
Wheel locks -SSSS
Tires 
195/65R15 H ASS----
205/55R16 H AS-S-S-
225/45R17 H AS--S-S
Wipers 
Variable intermittent wipers SSSSS
Heated wiper jets -SSSS
Rain detecting wipers --S-S
Speed sensitive wipers SSSSS
Fixed interval rear wiper SSSSS
Interior
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 4Motion
Air Conditioning 
Manual Air Conditioning SS-S-
Automatic Air Conditioning --S-S
Air filter SSSSS
Alarm/Anti-Theft 
Immobilizer III ignition disable SSSSS
Panic alarm SSSSS
Tracker system -OOOO
Security system SSSSS
Cruise Control 
Cruise Control SS-S-
Cruise Control with Steering Wheel controls -OSOS
Cupholders 
Front cupholders SSSSS
Rear cupholders SSSSS
Defroster 
Electric rear window defroster SSSSS
Heated exterior mirrors SSSSS
Instrument Cluster 
Analog display: tachometer, engine temperature, oil temperature, trip odometer, in-dash clock, trip computer, exterior temperatureSSSSS
PRND in IP OOSSS
Keys 
Remote keyfob (all doors) SSSSS
Integrated key/remote SSSSS
Valet key SSSSS
Lighting 
Front and rear reading lightsSSSSS
Fading dome light SSSSS
Illuminated entry SSSSS
Luggage compartment light SSSSS
4 door entry lights SSSSS
Variable IP lighting SSSSS
Locks 
Power locking system with selective unlocking SSSSS
Auto locking feature SSSSS
Remote keyfob (all doors) with panic alarm button, trunk/hatch/door buttonSSSSS
Child safety rear door locks SSSSS
Mirrors, Interior 
Driver visor includes illuminated mirror, auxiliary visorSSSSS
Passenger visor includes illuminated mirrorSSSSS
Day-night rearview mirrorSS-S-
Auto-dimming day-night rearview mirror--S-S
Power Outlets 
3 12V DC power outlet(s) SSSSS
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--S-S
Auto-reverse cassette SSSSS
Amplifier -SSSS
Integrated roof antenna SSSSS
Restraints* 
Driver and passenger front-impact airbagsSSSSS
Driver and passenger seat mounted front side-impact airbagsSSSSS
Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags SSSSS
Front height adjustable seatbelts SSSSS
Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners SSSSS
Rear center 3 point seatbelt SSSSS
*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--S-S
Front center armrest SSSSS
Front driver and passenger heatable seats -SSSS
Seating, Rear 
60-40 folding seats SSSSS
Head restraints w/tilt SSSSS
Center armrest SSS--
Center armrest with pass-through ---SS
Steering Wheel 
Plastic/vinyl Steering Wheel SS-S-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel -OSOS
Manual tilting and telescoping steering columnSSSSS
Upholstery 
Premium cloth seating material S----
V-Tex seating material OS-S-
Leather seating material -OSOS
Windows 
Power windows SSSSS
Driver and passenger one-touch open and close featureSSSSS
Light tinted windows SSSSS
Technical
 GL GLS GLX GLS 4MotionGLX 4Motion
Brakes 
4-wheel disc with front vented discsSSSSS
4-wheel ABS SSSSS
Panic brake assist OSSSS
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--S-S
Side Protection 
Anti-intrusion side door beams SSSSS
Steering 
Hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinionSSSSS
Suspension 
Front independent multi-link with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barSSSSS
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---SS
Traction Control 
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and Anti-slip Regulation (ASR) SSS-S
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) ---S-
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) OSSSS
Transmission 
5-speed manualSS---
5-speed automaticOOSSS
Sequential shift control OO---
Sequential shift control OOSSS
Fuel Tank 
16.4 gal. capacity SSSSS
Original New Car Limited Warranty* 
48 months basic warranty SSSSS
50000 miles basic warranty SSSSS
60 months powertrain warranty SSSSS
60000 miles powertrain warranty SSSSS
144 months corrosion perforation warranty SSSSS
Unlimited miles corrosion perforation warranty SSSSS
48 months roadside assistance warranty SSSSS
Unlimited miles roadside assistance warranty SSSSS
*Please see your local dealer for questions about the limited warranty available for an individual model.