Passat GLS

$ 21,200

Passat GLS V6

$ 23,800

Passat GLX (Limited Availability)

$ 27,655

*Specifications, equipment, options and prices are subject to change without notice. Some items may be unavailable when the vehicle is built. Prices exclude taxes, destination charges, optional equipment, registration and dealer charges. Emissions charges may vary by jurisdiction.

Engine

GLS

GLS V6

GLX V6

Type

4-cylinder, in-line

6-cylinder, 90 degree V

6-cylinder, 90 degree V

Bore

3.19 in

3.25 in

3.25 in

Stroke

3.40 in

3.40 in

3.40 in

Displacement

108.6 in³

169.0 in³

169.0 in³

Compression Ratio

9.5 : 1

10.6 : 1

10.6 : 1

Horse Power (SAE) @ rpm

150 @ 5700 (110 kW @ 5700)

190 @ 6000 (142 kW @ 6000)

190 @ 6000 (142 kW @ 6000)

Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm

155 @ 1750-4600 (210 Nm @ 1750

206 @ 3200 (280 Nm @ 3200)

206 @ 3200 (280 Nm @ 3200)

Fuel Requirement

Premium unleaded (91 AKI)

Premium unleaded (91 AKI)

Premium unleaded (91 AKI)

Engine Design

GLS

GLS V6

GLX V6

Arrangement

Front mounted, longitudinal

Front mounted, longitudinal

Front mounted, longitudinal

Cylinder Block

Cast iron

Cast iron

Cast iron

Crank Shaft

Forged steel, five main bearings

Forged steel, four main bearings

Forged steel, four main bearings

Cylinder Head

Aluminum alloy, cross flow

Aluminum alloy, cross flow

Aluminum alloy, cross flow

Valve Train

Double overhead cam shaft, spur belt driven, 5 valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters

Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, 5 valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters

Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, 5 valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters

Cooling System

Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan

Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan

Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan

Lubrication

Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler

Rotary gear pump, oil cooler; Onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Rotary gear pump, oil cooler; Onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Fuel/Air Supply

Sequential multi port fuel injection (Motronic ME7), turbo charger/intercooler

Sequential multi-port fuel injection (Motronic ME7), variable intake manifold geometry

Sequential multi-port fuel injection (Motronic ME7), variable intake manifold geometry

Emissions System

OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (upstream and downstream), onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

OBD II, LEV, two 3-way precatalytic converters and two main cats with four oxygen sensors (upstream and downstream), onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

OBD II, LEV, two 3-way precatalytic converters and two main cats with four oxygen sensors (upstream and downstream), onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Electrical System

GLS

GLS V6

GLX V6

Alternator, Volts/Amps

14 / 90

14 / 90

14 / 90

Battery, Volts (Amp Hrs)

12 (70)

12 (70)

12 (70)

Ignition

Digital electronic, w/ dual knock sensors

Digital electronic, w/ dual knock sensors

Digital electronic, w/ dual knock sensors

Firing Order

1-3-4-2

1-4-3-6-2-5

1-4-3-6-2-5

Drive Train

GLS

Configuration

Front-wheel drive

Transmission Gear Ratios

5-Speed Manual

5-Speed Automatic

1st

3.50 : 1

3.66 : 1

2nd

2.12 : 1

1.99 : 1

3rd

1.30 : 1

1.41 : 1

4th

1.03 : 1

1.00 : 1

5th

0.84 : 1

0.74 : 1

Reverse

3.44 : 1

4.10 : 1

Final Drive

3.70 : 1

3.73 : 1

Drive Train

GLS V6

Configuration

Front-wheel drive

Transmission Gear Ratios

5-Speed Manual

5-Speed Automatic

1st

3.50 : 1

3.66 : 1

2nd

1.94 : 1

2.00 : 1

3rd

1.30 : 1

1.41 : 1

4th

0.94 : 1

1.00 : 1

5th

0.79 : 1

0.74 : 1

Reverse

3.44 : 1

4.10 : 1

Final Drive

3.70 : 1

3.73 : 1

Drive Train

GLX V6

Configuration

Front-wheel drive

Transmission Gear Ratios

5-Speed Manual

5-Speed Automatic

1st

3.50 : 1

3.66 : 1

2nd

1.94 : 1

2.00 : 1

3rd

1.30 : 1

1.41 : 1

4th

0.94 : 1

1.00 : 1

5th

0.79 : 1

0.74 : 1

Reverse

3.44 : 1

4.10 : 1

Final Drive

3.70 : 1

3.73 : 1

Capacities

GLS

GLS V6

GLX V6

Engine Oil (with filter)

4.1 qt

5.3 qt

5.3 qt

Fuel Tank

16.4 gal

16.4 gal

16.4 gal

Cooling System

8.5 qt

8.5 qt

8.5 qt

Wiper Fluid

6.6 qt

6.6 qt

6.6 qt

Steering

GLS

GLS V6

GLX V6

Type

Rack and pinion, power assisted

Rack and pinion, power assisted

Rack and pinion, power assisted

Turns (lock to lock)

2.8

2.8

2.8

Turning Circle (curb to curb), ft

37.4

37.4

37.4

Ratio

14.3 : 1

14.3 : 1

14.3 : 1

Interior Volume - SAE

GLS

GLS V6

GLX V6

EPA

Mid-Size

Mid-Size

Mid-Size

Passenger Volume

95 ft³

95 ft³

92 ft³

Trunk Volume

15 ft³

15 ft³

15 ft³

Seating Capacity

Five

Five

Five

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

Volume

53.2 ft³

42.2 ft³

53.2 ft³

42.2 ft³

50.7 ft³

41.6 ft³

Head Room

39.7 in

37.8 in

39.7 in

37.8 in

37.8 in

37.3 in

Shoulder Room

55.8 in

54.6 in

55.8 in

54.6 in

55.8 in

54.6 in

Leg Room

41.5 in

35.3 in

41.5 in

35.3 in

41.5 in

35.3 in

Body, Chassis and Suspension

GLS

GLS V6

GLX V6

Type

Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders, fully galvanized

Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders, fully galvanized

Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders, fully galvanized

Front Suspension

Four link suspension, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Four link suspension, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Four link suspension, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension

Independent torsion beam axle with trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Independent torsion beam axle with trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Independent torsion beam axle with trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Service Brakes

Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 282.5 mm x 25 mm front discs and 245 mm x 10 mm solid rear discs

Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 282.5 mm x 25 mm front discs and 245 mm x 10 mm solid rear discs

Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 282.5 mm x 25 mm front discs and 245 mm x 10 mm solid rear discs

Anti Lock Braking System

Bosch 5.3, all four wheels

Bosch 5.3, all four wheels

Bosch 5.3, all four wheels

Parking Brake

Mechanical, effective on rear wheels

Mechanical, effective on rear wheels

Mechanical, effective on rear wheels

Wheels

6 J x 15 steel wheels (optional 6 J x 15 alloy wheels)

6 J x 15 steel wheels (optional 6 J x 15 alloy wheels)

6 1/2 J x 16 alloy wheels

Tire

P195/65 R 15 H all weather tires

P195/65 R 15 H all weather tires

P205/55 R 16 H all weather tires

Drag Coefficient

0.27

0.27

0.27

Dimensions

GLS

GLS V6

GLX V6

Wheelbase

106.6 in

106.4 in

106.4 in

Front Track:

59.0 in

59.0 in

59.0 in

Rear Track:

59.1 in

59.1 in

59.1 in

Length

184.1 in

184.1 in

184.1 in

Width

68.5 in

68.5 in

68.5 in

Height

57.6 in

57.6 in

57.6 in

Ground Clearance

4.3 in

4.3 in

4.3 in

Exterior Features

GLS

GLS V6

GLX V6

Antenna

Roof-mounted amplified flexible black whip antenna

S

S

S

Anti-Corrosion

Fully galvanized sheet metal

S

S

S

Brake Lights

Center high mounted stop lamp in bottom of rear window

S

S

S

Bumpers

Body color bumpers with black lower section

S

S

S

Doors

Side impact door beams

S

S

S

Energy absorbing side impact door padding

S

S

S

Body color door handles

S

S

S

4 doors

S

S

S

Glass

Gray shade band on upper windshield

S

S

S

Tinted glass

S

S

S

Grille

Black grille with center logo

S

S

S

Horn

dual tone horns

S

S

S

Lights, Front/Rear

European side blinker lights on front fender (white lens, amber light)

S

S

S

Integrated halogen projector lens front foglamps

S

S

S

Halogen headlamps with light-weight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses

S

S

S

Daytime Running Lights (DRL). Upon start-up of vehicle headlights are engaged with reduced power; instrument panel lighting, parking lights and taillights remain off. To engage all lights with full power the light switch must be turned into on position.

S

S

S

Headlights-on warning tone, upon opening of driver's door when ignition key is removed

S

S

S

Mirrors

Side view mirror (passenger side) automatically tilts down to aid reversing view

S

S

S

Body color mirror housings

--

--

S

Driver & passenger side power mirrors, heatable

S

S

S

Power "flush" folding feature for side mirrors

--

--

S

Moldings/Panels

Body color side moldings

S

S

S

Paint

Non-Metallic Paint

S

S

Metallic Paint (no charge option)

O

O

O

Roof

Power glass sunroof, tilt and slide, tinted glass, with sunshade, pinch protection, and power lock operated convenience closing feature

P

P

S

Tires

Full size spare wheel/tire

S

S

S

Wheels/Covers

6 1/2 J X 16" alloy wheels - 5 spoke, with VW logo hub cap (Montreal)

--

--

S

15" steel wheels, black, with full wheel cover

S

S

--

Anti-theft wheel locks

P

P

S

6 J x 15" "Adelaide" alloy wheels

P

P

S

Wipers/Washers

Rain sensor, automatic wiper speed control

--

--

S

Heated windshield washer nozzles

P

P

S

2 speed windshield wipers with 4-speed, programmable intermittent wipe feature

S

S

S

Interior Comfort and Convenience Features

GLS

GLS V6

GLX V6

Air Conditioning

Electronic climate control (Climatronic)

--

--

S

Air conditioning, CFC-free

S

S

--

Alarm/Anti-theft

Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, trunk lid, radio and starter with warning LED in driver's door top sill and audible/visual de/activation verification

S

S

S

Armrest

Front center armrest, adjustable/folding with storage compartment

S

S

S

Ashtray/Lighter

Illuminated ashtray in front of center console

S

S

S

Rear ashtray at rear of center console

S

S

S

Assist Handles

Silicone dampened-return assist handles, 2 front and 2 rear

S

S

S

Center Console

(see Interior, Storage)

--

--

--

Cruise Control

Cruise control

S

S

S

Cup Holders

(see Interior, Storage)

--

--

--

Defroster

Electric side mirror defroster/defogger

S

S

S

Electric rear window defroster

S

S

S

Doors/Side Panels

Integrated armrests in front door panels

S

S

S

Molded door trim with smooth leatherette inserts

P

P

S

Integrated armrests in rear door panels

S

S

S

Molded door trim with cloth inserts

S

S

--

Floor Mats

Front and rear carpeted floor mats

S

S

S

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temperature guage, fuel gauge, gear indicator (if equipped with optional automatic transmission), warning lights, digital clock

S

S

S

Multi function trip computer: Featuring trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, outside temperature, engine oil temperature. New display location and dot matrix font.

S

S

S

Low washer fluid warning light

S

S

S

Backlit illumination of controls, gauges, instruments - blue, with red indicators

S

S

S

Brake wear indicator

S

S

S

Keys

Valet Key

S

S

S

Folding, center-cut ignition keys (2), with radio-frequency remote transmitter for central locking

S

S

S

Lighter/Outlet

Cigarette lighter (SAE size)

S

S

S

Lighting

Interior front center dome light with time delay

S

S

S

Glove box light

S

S

S

Luggage compartment light

S

S

S

2 rear reading lights

S

S

S

Locks

Remote central power locking system with convenience close feature and selective unlocking

S

S

S

Child safety locks on rear door

S

S

S

Automatic locking feature (door lock automatically when vehicle reaches 8 miles an hour). Dealer can disable feature or program to unlock when ignition key is removed. Doors unlock automatically (time delayed) upon airbag deployment.

S

S

S

Driver door mounted power lock/unlock switches for central locking system

S

S

S

Mirrors, Interior

Interior rearview mirror, self-dimming

--

--

S

Driver and front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors with covers, with illumination light in headliner

S

S

S

Sliding cover on visor vanity mirror

S

S

S

Mirror control pad with joystick control

S

S

S

Ornamentation

Chrome button for park brake

S

S

S

Chrome interior door handles and ring on shift knob

S

S

S

Chrome lock cylinders for glovebox and remote trunk release

S

S

S

Chrome shift lever base plate (automatic transmission only)

S

S

S

Genuine wood decor

--

--

S

Power Outlets

Power outlet (SAE size) in trunk

S

S

S

Radio/Audio

6 disc CD-changer, trunk mounted (dealer installed)

O

O

O

CD changer preparation with CD changer wiring harness and mounting shelf in left hand side pocket of trunk, and single CD cable

S

S

S

Monsoon Sound System 8 speaker with amplifier, Premium IV radio with AM/FM cassette, control capability for (optional) CD changer, theft deterrent warning light and coding system. New dot matrix font on radio display.

P

P

S

In-dash single CD player (dealer installed)

O

O

O

Premium V, 8-speaker AM/FM cassette stereo sound system with control capability for (optional) CD changer, theft-deterrent warning light and coding system, and with mid-range sound adjustment. New dot matrix font on radio display.

S

S

S

Remote Release

Remote releases for fuel filler flap and trunk with valet lockout, located on drivers door

S

S

S

Restraint System

Emergency tensioning retractors for front and rear outboard safety belts, with belt force limiters

S

S

S

Rear 3-point safety belts, all three seating positions

S

S

S

ISOFIX child seat lower attachment points, rear outboard seating positions

S

S

S

Child seat tether anchorage points (CSTAP), rear outboard seating positions

S

S

S

Driver and front passenger side airbag supplemental restraint system

S

S

S

Height adjustable front 3-point safety belts, color coordinated

S

S

S

Convertible locking retractors for front and rear passenger safety belts, to secure child seat in place

S

S

S

Driver and front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system

S

S

S

Seating, Front

8-way driver and front passenger power seats, driver with 3 memory positions

--

--

S

Heatable front seats

P

P

S

Lumbar adjustments for driver and front passenger seats

P

P

S

Driver and front passenger comfort seats, fully reclining, with adjustable (height & angle) head restraints

S

S

S

Seating, Rear

Rear seat head restraints, height adjustable, all seating positions

S

S

S

60/40 split folding rear seat

S

S

S

Key locking feature for rear seatback

S

S

S

Steering Wheel

Height adjustable and telescoping steering column

S

S

S

Steering wheel deformable/collapsible upon impact

S

S

S

Theft-deterant steering column

S

S

S

4-spoke padded steering wheel

S

S

--

4-spoke padded leather wrapped steering wheel

P

P

S

Storage

Storage compartment inside front center armrest

S

S

S

Front door storage pockets with rubber liners

S

S

S

Dash-mounted retractable beverage holders

S

S

S

Front seatback magazine/storage pockets

S

S

S

Glove box, lockable and illuminated (when head lights turned on), with adjustable cooling feature when A/C is in operation

S

S

S

Center console with front rubber lining, rear ashtray and two rear concealed beverage holders

S

S

S

Sunshade

Rear sunshade, manually operated

P

P

S

Trim (Details)

Soft-touch paint, interior parts

S

S

S

Leather wrapped steering wheel, brake grip, and shift knob - wood shift knob with V6 engine

P

P

S

Trunk/Cargo Area

CD changer mounting shelf in left hand enclosed side pocket of trunk

S

S

S

Grip on inside of trunk lid (to assist closing)

S

S

S

Fully carpet-lined luggage compartment

S

S

S

4 tie-down hooks in floor of trunk, one in each corner

S

S

S

Upholstery

"Format" velour seat fabric

S

S

--

Leather seating surfaces

P

P

S

Ventilation System

Pollen and dust filter

S

S

S

Rear seat heat and A/C ducts

S

S

S

Air ducts in instrument panel, flush-closing

S

S

S

Windows

Power windows with pinch protection. Front windows with automatic one-touch feature, operable from driver's side only

S

S

S

Key operated convenience close and open feature

S

S

S

Technical Features

GLS

GLS V6

GLX V6

Brakes

ABS (anti-lock braking system)

S

S

S

Power assisted front vented disc brakes, rear solid disc brakes disc brakes

S

S

S

Emissions

OBD II

S

S

S

LEV (low emissions vehicle) emissions concept for all states and Canada

S

S

S

Engine

2.8L 190 hp, 206.5 lb-ft torque, 6 cylinder, 90° V, 5V, gas

--

S

S

1.8L 150 hp, 155 lb-ft torque, 4 cylinder, in-line, 5V, turbo-charged, gas

S

--

--

Side Impact

Protection padding inside front and rear doors

S

S

S

Anti-intrusion side door beams

S

S

S

Steering

Power assisted rack and pinion steering

S

S

S

Suspension

Front and rear gas shock absorbers

S

S

S

Front 4-link suspension for minimized torque steering with coil springs/shock absorber, stabilizer bar

S

S

S

Front stabilizer bar

S

S

S

Traction Control

ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation) continuation of EDL traction control for higher speeds

S

S

S

EDL (Electronic Differential Lock) low speed traction control

S

S

S

Transmission

Clutch - starter interlock (car will not start if clutch is not depressed); manual transmission only

S

S

S

5-speed manual

S

S

S

5-speed automatic with Tiptronic, adaptive, with automatic shift lock

O

O

O

Hydraulic clutch

S

S

S

Floor mounted kick-down switch for automatic

S

S

S

Warranty

GLS

GLS V6

GLX V6

Anti-Corrosion

12 years unlimited distance Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation

S

S

S

Maintenance

2 years/24,000 mile (whichever occurs first) no-charge scheduled manufacture's maintenance

S

S

S

Powertrain Warranty

10 year/100,000 mile (whichever occurs first) Limited Powertrain Warranty. 10 year/100,000 mile coverage for first retail owner and immediate family members only. Subsequent owners receive 5 year/50,000 (whichever occurs first) mile coverage.

S

S

S

Roadside Assistance

2 year/unlimited distance 24-hour roadside assistance

S

S

S

Vehicle Warranty

2 year/24,000 mile (whichever occurs first) Limited New Vehicle Warranty. Wear and tear items and adjustments excluded after initial 12 months/12,000 miles (whichever occurs first)

S

S

S

S=Standard
O=Optional
-- =Not available
P=Available as part of a package

**years 6 - 10 coverage only applies to original owner