Our Review: 2005 Passat from Volkswagen
The Volkswagen Passat for 2005
Made in GERMANY for Volkswagen, the Passat for 2005 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $24,380 USD with a invoice price of $22,226 USD.
Passat Dimensions
In 2005 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 37.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Passat a turning radius of 37.40 inches. It uses 205/55R16 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 3351 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 2005 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 $24,380 USD with a invoice price of $22,226 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $615 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 4WD/AWD, Electronic Brake Assistance, Vehicle Stability Control System, First Aid Kit, Genuine Wood Trim.
Exterior color choices include Black, Blue Graphite, Blue Silver Metallic, Candy White, Northern Green, Reflex Silver Metallic, Samoa Red, Shadow Blue, Silverstone Grey Metallic, Stonehenge Gray, United Gray, Wheat Beige with interior choices of Anthracite Cloth Interior, Anthracite Leather Interior, Anthracite Vinyl Interior, Beige Cloth Interior, Beige Leather Interior, Beige Vinyl Interior, Gray Cloth Interior, Gray Leather Interior, Gray Vinyl 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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