Compare 1999 Volkswagen Passat - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,750 | $28,685 | $20,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,569 | $26,672 | $18,592 |
| Destination | $525 | $575 | $415 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Genuine Wood | N/A | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Power | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Keyfob | Keyfob | Keyfob |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 2-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | N/A |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | N/A | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | Full Bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| CD Player | Compatible | Compatible | Single |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS | ABS | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Auto Off |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (24 Month/24,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (96 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 96 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | N/A |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black | Chrome | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P195/60VR15.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | Steel | Steel | Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Regular | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.4L I-5 | 2.3L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Non Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | Rear | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.92 | 2.80 | 4.20 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 183.8 " | 186.2 " | 188.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.5 " | 69.3 " | 70.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 59.0 " | 56.2 " | 56.9 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.4L I-5 | 2.3L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 150 @ 5,700 Rpm | 162 @ 6,100 Rpm | 150 @ 5,700 Rpm |
| Torque | 155 @ 1,750 Rpm | 162 @ 4,700 Rpm | 152 @ 4,900 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 32 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.40 " | 3.27/3.54 " | 3.39/3.82 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,201 Lbs. | 3,259 Lbs. | 3,020 Lbs. |
| Payload | 988 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 3,300 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 " | 104.9 " | 106.9 " |
| Front Track | 59.0 " | 59.9 " | 61.2 " |
| Rear Track | 59.0 " | 57.8 " | 60.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 16.7 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .32 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 41.4 " | 42.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.3 " | 35.2 " | 37.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.7 " | 39.1 " | 38.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.7 " | 38.0 " | 36.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 55.2 " | 54.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 55.2 " | 54.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.8 " | 55.3 " | 56.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.6 " | 57.3 " | 56.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 39.0 Cu.ft. | 37.2 Cu.ft. | 14.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | N/A | 67.0 Cu.ft. | 14.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 98 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.4 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 17.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Bumpers | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Restraints | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Head Restraint | marginal | N/A | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | poor |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | acceptable |
