2004 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

4-Door Sedan GL Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan GL Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 21 mpg City/30 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 1.8L
EPA Class Mid-Size
Style Name 4dr Sdn GL Auto Sedan
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3322
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.6
Passenger Volume (ft³) 95
Second Head Room (in) 37.8
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.8
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 39.7
Second Leg Room (in) 35.3
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 41.5
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 185.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.8
Track Width, Front (in) 59.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.7
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 106.4
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.6
Height, Overall (in) 57.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 15

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 21

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 170 @ 5900
Displacement 1.8L/109
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 166 @ 1950-5000
Fuel System SMPI
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.73
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.10
Trans Description Cont. Again & Tiptronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.67
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Brakes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 0.98
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.6 x 0.39
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.4
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P195/65HR15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size P195/65HR15
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Four-link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain protection
Front 3-point height-adjustable seat belts w/pretensioners
Rear outboard 3-point seat belts w/outboard pretensioners
Front/rear seat belt emergency tensioning retractors
Rear seat interlock
Child seat lower attachment points & top tether, rear outboard...
Child safety locks on rear doors
Internal emergency release trunk handle w/location reflector
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
Collapsible steering column
Daytime running lights
Dual-note horn

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 50,000
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.1
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
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