Reviews: The 2004 Volkswagen Passat
By Alex Thomas
The Volkswagen Passat for 2004
Made in GERMANY for Volkswagen, the Passat for 2004 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $21,780 USD with a invoice price of $19,878 USD.
Passat Dimensions
In 2004 the Passat has an overall length of 185.20 inches and a width of 68.70 inches. It sits a total of 57.60 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.80 inches. Front headroom is 39.70 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Passat a turning radius of 37.40 inches. It uses 195/65R15 tires with a wheelbase of 106.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Passat comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3322 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO engine in the 2004 Passat is rated at 21 - 22 miles/gallon city and 30 - 31 miles/gallon highway out of a 16.40 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Passat retails for $21,780 USD with a invoice price of $19,878 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $575 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Locking Differential. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Electronic Brake Assistance, Vehicle Stability Control System, First Aid Kit, CD Changer, Telematics System.
Exterior color choices include Black, Blue Anthracite, Blue Graphite, Blue Silver Metallic, Candy White, Colorado Red Pearl, Fresco Green Metallic, Indigo Blue, Mojave Beige, Northern Green, Reflex Silver Metallic, Samoa Red, Shadow Blue, Silverstone Grey Metallic, Stonehenge Gray, Wheat Beige with interior choices of Anthracite Cloth Interior, Anthracite Leatherette Interior, Beige Cloth Interior, Beige Leatherette Interior, Gray Cloth Interior, Gray Leatherette Interior. The Passat seats 5 people with 41.50 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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