2011 Volkswagen Passat

    New from

    $38,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 9.7 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 $38,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $57,990 for the Highline.

    There are 2 variants of the Passat available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2011.

    Engine options include 3.6L petrol direct injection (220kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/350Nm) and 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/250Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2011 Passat is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Boot Space
    541 - 603 litres
    450 litres
    1,005 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.7 - 9.7 L/100km
    4.9 L/100km
    10.3 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    722 - 1,228 km
    631 km
    1,228 km
    Price
    $38,990 - $57,990
    $24,990
    $57,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    2011 Volkswagen Passat Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Other
      • System Brand Name: Other
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Pq46
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 6
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • 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
    • 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): 1490
      • Overall Length (mm): 4769
      • 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): 2711
    • 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: 82.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 168
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1798
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 84.1
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 972
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.7
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 160
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 118
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Manufacturer Name: City Emergency Brake
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 65
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • 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 Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • 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 Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • 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 Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • 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 Mode
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • 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
      • 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
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • 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): 750
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1482
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Highline

    Adds to Base:
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 541
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 227
      • Engine (l): 3.6
      • Engine (cc): 3597
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 96.4
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 722
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 299
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 220
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
    • Safety
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
    • Visibility
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1679
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    Removes from Base:
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 6
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 565
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 168
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1798
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 84.1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 972
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.7
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 160
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 118
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
    • Weights
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1482
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
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    2011 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

    1490mm
    1820mm
    4769mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2011 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

    2011 Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Passat

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat is the Highline with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Passat that uses the most amount of fuel is the Highline with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.6L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.7L 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 PassatFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.2 L/100km
    1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.5 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

    2011 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.

    Volkswagen Passat FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the Base that starts from $38,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the Highline that starts from $57,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Highline.

    The largest Volkswagen Passat is the Base which measures 1820mm wide, 4771mm in length and sits 1536mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Passat is the Highline which has 220kW of power from its 3.6L Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the Highline which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Passat may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.