Compare 2004 Volkswagen Passat - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,780 | $21,780 | $21,700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,878 | $19,878 | $19,530 |
| Destination | $575 | $575 | $515 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | Dual | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | |
| Ashtray | Standard | Optional | |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Optional | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 2-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Driver Heated-seatback | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 2 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Optional | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Telematics | N/A | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 2 | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 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) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Colored | |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/60VR16.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Optional | N/A | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Optional | N/A | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.70 | 4.39 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 185.2 " | 189.5 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.7 " | 71.5 " | |
| Exterior Height | 57.6 " | 57.1 " | |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 5,900 Rpm | 160 @ 5,500 Rpm | |
| Torque | 166 @ 1,950 Rpm | 161 @ 4,500 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 26 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 34 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.2 Seconds | 8.2 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.6 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 85 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 59 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.40 " | 3.43/3.90 " | |
| Curb Weight | 3,212 Lbs. | 3,144 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,125 Lbs. | |
| Payload | 1,116 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 " | 107.9 " | |
| Front Track | 59.6 " | 61.1 " | |
| Rear Track | 59.6 " | 61.2 " | |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 18.1 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | .30 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 42.6 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 35.3 " | 36.8 " | |
| Front Headroom | 39.7 " | 38.3 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 37.8 " | 36.8 " | |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 54.6 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 53.5 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.8 " | 56.9 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.6 " | 56.1 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 95 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 16.4 Gal. | 17.1 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Bumpers | good | good | acceptable |
| Restraints | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
