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2004 Volkswagen Passat - Reviews - Buying Guide

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Since its 1998 redesign, the Passat has steadily risen up the sales charts. As the manufacturer’s largest car, the 2004 Volkswagen Passat exemplifies what a Volkswagen should be. That is, it is safe and strong, roomy and sleek and very, very capable.

There are four Passat trims available, and that number is doubled when one considers that the Passat also comes in a roomy wagon body style (covered separately). When you reach the top-line W8 model, you’ve ascended into the luxury realm of vehicles.

Volkswagen makes quite a few changes to the Passat for the 2004 model year. Volkswagen’s all-wheel drive system is now offered on more models, 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

Front-wheel drive GL and GLS models both come with the same tested engine under their hoods. It is a 1.8-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder model that is capable of 170 horsepower at 5900 rpm and 166 lb-ft of torque at 1950 rpm. These models can be had with 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode.

In the middle of the pack, GLX models have 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 really make a jump up the power scale. They come equipped with a strong 4.0-liter W8 engine. It will crank out a meaty 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

Roominess is a given with the Passat sedan. So too is comfort.

This is especially so once you move to the GLX trim. This Passat sedan has heated windshield washer nozzles, the OnStar telematics system, leather upholstery, heated 8-way power front seats, a wood interior trim and automatic climate control.

There are two pieces of optional equipment that all 2004 Passat models lack. They are mud guards and a 6-disc CD changer.

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