2004 Volkswagen Passat: Overview
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- MSRP: $21,780 -$41,160
- Invoice: $19,878 -$37,634
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Pros
- Ride
- Passenger and cargo room
- Build quality
- Exterior finish
- Interior materials
Cons
- Acceleration (GLS 1.8T w/automatic transmission)
Vehicle Highlights
The introduction of a diesel engine highlights 2004 for Volkswagen's midsize cars. Passat comes in sedan and wagon body styles. Both offer a choice of four models: GL, GLS, GLX, and W8. All have front side airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, and antilock 4-wheel disc brakes.
GL and GLS models share a 170-hp turbo 4-cyl engine. GLX has a 190-hp V6. W8s have a 270-hp 8 cyl. All nonturbodiesel Passats come with manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic. New midyear were GL TDI and GLS TDI sedans and wagons with a 134-hp turbodiesel engine and automatic transmission. Most Passat models have front-wheel drive with traction control. Standard for the W8 and available on GLX and nonturbodiesel GLS is VW's 4Motion AWD. For '04, GLX joins W8 with a standard antiskid system, which remains optional for other Passats. Newly available for 2004 is an OnStar assistance system.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | GLS sdn, man. Rating | Midsize Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 5 | 5.2 |
| Fuel Economy | 6 | 5.3 |
| Ride Quality | 8 | 6.2 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 7 | 6.1 |
| Quietness | 6 | 5.8 |
| Controls | 7 | 6.4 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 7 | 6 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 6 | 4.5 |
| Cargo Room | 4 | 4.6 |
| Value within Class | 8 | 6 |
| Total Score: | 64 | 56.1 |
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