Compare 2005 Volkswagen Passat - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $33,615 | $23,950 | $23,775 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $30,920 | $21,552 | $21,158 |
| Destination | $615 | $550 | $540 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatronic Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Genuine Wood | Urethane | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | 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 Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Urethane | Leather |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 Monsoon | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 2 |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Telematics | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Standard | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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/unlimited 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 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 | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited 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 | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Colored | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P205/60VR16.0 BSW AS | P215/55VR17.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.8L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.3L V-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 |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Drive Type | 4MOTION All Wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 | Sport |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Premium |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Strut |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Premium |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.09 | 4.43 | 3.29 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 184.3 " | 189.5 " | 189.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.7 " | 71.5 " | 70.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 59.0 " | 57.1 " | 58.7 " |
| Engine | 2.8L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.3L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 190 @ 6,000 Rpm | 240 @ 6,250 Rpm | 225 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 206 @ 3,200 Rpm | 212 @ 5,000 Rpm | 240 @ 3,600 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.3 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds | 6.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.2 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 80 Mph | 91 Mph | 91 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.40 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.62/3.27 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,840 Lbs. | 3,349 Lbs. | 3,450 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,917 Lbs. | 4,300 Lbs. | 4,387 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,036 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 " | 107.9 " | 107.1 " |
| Front Track | 59.6 " | 61.1 " | 60.8 " |
| Rear Track | 59.6 " | 61.2 " | 60.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 18.1 '' | 18.3 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .30 | .28 |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 42.6 " | 41.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.3 " | 36.8 " | 37.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.8 " | 40.4 " | 39.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.9 " | 38.5 " | 38.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 54.6 " | 54.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 53.5 " | 54.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.8 " | 56.9 " | 57.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.6 " | 56.1 " | 56.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 36.0 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. | 16.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 54.6 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. | 16.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 103 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.4 Gal. | 17.1 Gal. | 18.5 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 | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | poor | marginal |
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Bumpers | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | poor | marginal |
