Compare 2000 Volkswagen Passat - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $23,800 | $24,550 | $29,200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $21,642 | $21,836 | $26,440 |
| Destination | $525 | $440 | $570 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Mini |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| 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 | Mechanical | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Keyfob | Keyfob | Keyfob |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 6-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Leather | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | Compatible | Single | Compatible |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 10 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | Premium |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | N/A | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Black |
| Grille Trim | Black | Body-colored | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/65VR15.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.8L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 2.5L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| 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 | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | N/A | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man |
| Axle Ratio | 3.70 | 4.20 | 3.46 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 184.1 " | 188.8 " | 176.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.5 " | 70.3 " | 68.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.6 " | 57.3 " | 55.5 " |
| Engine | 2.8L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 2.5L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 190 @ 6,000 Rpm | 200 @ 5,500 Rpm | 170 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 206 @ 3,200 Rpm | 195 @ 4,700 Rpm | 181 @ 3,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.40 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.31/2.95 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,151 Lbs. | 3,285 Lbs. | 3,351 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,005 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 " | 106.9 " | 107.3 " |
| Front Track | 59.0 " | 61.2 " | 57.9 " |
| Rear Track | 59.1 " | 60.4 " | 58.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 18.2 '' | 17.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | N/A | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 42.1 " | 41.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.3 " | 37.9 " | 34.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.7 " | 38.5 " | 38.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.8 " | 36.5 " | 37.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 54.9 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 54.1 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.8 " | 56.9 " | 54.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.6 " | 56.1 " | 54.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 14.1 Cu.ft. | 25.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 14.1 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Passenger Volume | 95 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.4 Gal. | 17.1 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | 3 | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Bumpers | good | acceptable | marginal |
| Restraints | acceptable | good | acceptable |
| Head Restraint | marginal | acceptable | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | good | acceptable | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | poor | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | acceptable | good |
