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2006 Volkswagen Passat

New from

$42,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

6.6 - 10.1 L / 100km

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 $42,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $56,990 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the Passat available in Australia.

Engine options include 2L turbo pump injection (103kW/320Nm), 2L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/280Nm) and 3.2L petrol direct injection (184kW/330Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

The new 2006 Passat is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

63 - 111.45 kW/t

63 kW/t

139.37 kW/t

Boot Space

565 - 603 litres

446 litres

603 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.6 - 10.1 L/100km

6.6 L/100km

12.5 L/100km

Price

$42,990 - $56,990

$25,990

$63,490

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Unlimited

2006 Volkswagen Passat Price

Configuration	Price From*
2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD	$42,990
2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$44,990
3.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	$54,990
2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD	$44,990
2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$46,990
3.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	$56,990

*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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2006 Volkswagen Passat Specs

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Base

Audio
- Antenna Type: Element
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Number Of Speakers: 8
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Sedan
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
- Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 4
- Platform Code: Pq46
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
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 65.31
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
- Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 6
- Number Of Power Outlet Boot Cargo (12v): 1
- Number Of Power Outlet Front(12v): 1
- Number Of Power Outlet Rear (12v): 1
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
- Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 565
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
- Front Headroom (mm): 973
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1466
- Front Track (mm): 1552
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.3
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.7
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 59.5
- Overall Height (mm): 1472
- Overall Length (mm): 4765
- Overall Width (mm): 1820
- Rear Headroom (mm): 961
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1511
- Rear Track (mm): 1551
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
- Wheelbase (mm): 2709
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 81
- Co2 Level (combined): 178
- Compression Ratio: 18
- Compressor: Turbo
- Engine (l): 2
- Engine (cc): 1968
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 95.5
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Pump Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Beige
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Configuration: Twin
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 6.6
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 36
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.6
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 206
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 128
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 140
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 103
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
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 Active
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- 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 Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
- Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
- Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Automatic Clutch Manual
- Transmission Automatic Mode
- Transmission Description: Manual With Automatic Clutch
- Transmission Manual Sequential
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Aircon Rear Outlet
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
- Safety Operation For Reat Power Windows
- Wide Angle Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
- Paint Distance (km): 100000
- Paint Distance (mile): 62100
- Paint Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 740
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1577
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Locking Wheel Nuts
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Locking Wheel Nuts
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

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2006 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

1472mm

1820mm

4765mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2006 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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2006 Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Passat

The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2L Turbo Pump Injection and uses 6.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Volkswagen Passat that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.2L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Passat variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

Volkswagen Passat	Fuel Type	Combined
2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	6.6 L/100km
2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	8.7 L/100km
3.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	10.0 L/100km
2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	6.7 L/100km
2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	8.9 L/100km
3.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	10.1 L/100km

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2006 Volkswagen Passat Warranty

What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Passat?

The Volkswagen Passat offers a 3 year 100,000 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.