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Used 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

Buying Guide for the Volkswagen Passat Wagon:

The Passat is one step up in size and power from Volkswagen’s subcompact car, the Jetta. One can also make the case that the Passat is a step up in class and comfort, as the larger car generally has a higher level of standard amenities, plus a W8 trim that really knocks on the door of the luxury class.

However, like the Jetta, the Passat is offered in two body styles: wagon and sedan (covered separately). They are nearly identical in terms of equipment and model-breakdown. Four trims are available, three engines are offered and the styling is very similar. One thing wagons do have is slightly more functional equipment adhering to their particular design.

The wagon gets the same changes this year as the sedan does. Volkswagen’s all-wheel drive system is more widely available for 2004, and the Passat loses its lowest-priced V6 model. In addition, a new diesel engine will be introduced midway through the year.

Under the Hood

The engine handouts are the same for wagons and sedans. Front-wheel drive GL and GLS models both have a 1.8-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine. It produces 170 horsepower at 5900 rpm and 166 lb-ft of torque at 1950 rpm. Two transmissions are offered: 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode.

GLX wagons feature a 2.8-liter V6 engine with 190 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 206 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. For 2004, GLX models come in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configurations. They also add an antiskid system and a brake assist feature to compliment the standard antilock 4-wheel disc brake setup.

W8 models are equipped with an engine that blows the other two out of the water. Their 4.0-liter W8 will punch out 270 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 273 lb-ft of torque at 2750 rpm.

W8 models use 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode. They have standard all-wheel drive, high-intensity-discharge headlamps with washers and sport suspension (manual models).

Standard Features, Options Packages and Style

The advantage of owning a wagon, versus a sedan, is that you get an additional 41.5 cubic feet of cargo volume to work with.

Wagons also feature standard equipment that makes transporting goods simple and efficient. They have a cargo cover, roof rails and a rear wiper/washer.

Options include a 6-disc CD changer and mud guards.

 





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