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1999 Volkswagen Passat

New from

$42,340 excl. on-roads

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Warranty

3 year, 60,000 km

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About the Volkswagen Passat

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new Volkswagen Passat is a medium-sized car offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $42,340 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $64,990 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the Passat available in Australia.

Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (92kW/168Nm), 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/280Nm) and 1.8L turbo multi-point injection (110kW/210Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

The new 1999 Passat is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

72.44 - 98.61 kW/t

64.34 kW/t

102.87 kW/t

Boot Space

400 - 495 litres

374 litres

560 litres

Price

$42,340 - $64,990

$24,990

$64,990

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

60,000 km

Unlimited

1999 Volkswagen Passat Price

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$42,340
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$44,540
2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$54,990
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$46,990
1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$49,190
2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$57,690
1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$51,190
2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	$64,990

*excl. on-roads

All Volkswagen Passat Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2023	$49,790	$68,390
2022	$47,690	$67,690
2021	$46,590	$63,790
2020	$45,990	$48,590
2019	$36,790	$62,290

*excl. on-roads

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1999 Volkswagen Passat Specs

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Base

Audio
- Antenna Type: Roof
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
- Number Of Speakers: 8
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
Body exterior
- Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
- Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
- Body Type: Sedan
- Grille Colour: Black
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 4
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Front Rubbing Strip
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
- Rear Rubbing Strip
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.19
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Ashtray Front Illuminated
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
- Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Ashtray Location: Front
- Illuminated Entry System Door Key Surround
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
- Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 800
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 28.3
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 475
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
- Front Headroom (mm): 1007
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1466
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1155
- Front Track (mm): 1498
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.6
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.7
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.7
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 45.5
- Overall Height (mm): 1459
- Overall Length (mm): 4675
- Overall Width (mm): 1740
- Rear Headroom (mm): 958
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1440
- Rear Track (mm): 1500
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
- Wheelbase (mm): 2703
Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Engine
- Bore Engine: 81
- Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
- Compression Ratio: 10.3
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Engine (l): 1.8
- Engine (cc): 1781
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 5
- Stroke Engine: 86.4
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 62
- Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 16.4
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Clock Type: Digital
- External Temperature Type: Digital Display
- Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
- Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
- Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
- Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Configuration: Twin
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Includes Sunroof
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Internal Switch
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.7
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.1
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.7
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 206
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 128
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 125
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 92
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 168
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 124
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
- Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seating Capacity: 5
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Console Dashboard Storage: Open
- Console Dashboard Type: Full
- Console Floor Location: Floor
- Console Floor Storage: Open
- Console Floor Type: Partial
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
- Glove Compartment Illuminated
- Glove Compartment Lid
- Glove Compartment Lockable
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.68
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Ventilation System Digital Display
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
- Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
- Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
- Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
- Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
- Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
- Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
- Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
- Paint Distance (km): 60000
- Paint Distance (mile): 37300
- Paint Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 60000
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 60000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 60000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1825
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1240
Wheels
- Front Wheels Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Covers: Full
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

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1999 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

1459mm

1740mm

4675mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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1999 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2023	1800Kg	2200Kg
2022	1800Kg	2000Kg
2021	1800Kg	2000Kg
2020	1800Kg	1800Kg
2019	1800Kg	2200Kg

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1999 Volkswagen Passat Gallery

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1999 Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

Volkswagen Passat	Fuel Type	Combined
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	-
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	-
2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	-
1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	-
2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	-
1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	-
2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	-

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1999 Volkswagen Passat Warranty

What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Passat?

The Volkswagen Passat offers a 3 year 60,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.