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    2013 Volkswagen Passat

    The 2013 Volkswagen Passat is a lower Medium. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $47,500 for the Trendline variant and topping out at $60,750 for the Comfortline variant.

    There are 3 variants of the Passat available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2011.

    The 2013 Passat was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Volkswagen Passat include 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (118kW/250Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (103kW/320Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (125kW/350Nm). Available with 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 6-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $47,500 - $60,750
    Transmission
    6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Sedan or Wagon
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $47,500 - $60,750
    Transmission
    6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Sedan or Wagon
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2013 Volkswagen Passat

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Passat comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Trendline and the most expensive being Alltrack.

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    Power to Weight
    64.33 - 78.57 kW/t
    64.33 kW/t
    123.58 kW/t
    Boot Space
    565 - 603 litres
    438 litres
    603 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.2 - 7.1 L/100km
    5.2 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    986 - 1,346 km
    707 km
    1,346 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,050 - 2,300 kg
    2,030 kg
    2,300 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 - 2,000 kg
    1,500 kg
    2,000 kg
    Approach Angle
    16°
    16°
    Departure Angle
    13.6°
    13.6°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    165 mm
    125 mm
    165 mm
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    2013 Volkswagen Passat

    Dimensions

    4,769 mm
    1,820 mm
    1,470 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,769 mm
    Overall Width1,820 mm
    Overall Height1,470 mm
    Wheelbase2,712 mm
    Load Capacity533 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2013 Volkswagen Passat

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the Trendline variant that starts from $47,500.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the Comfortline variant that starts from $60,750.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is offered by the Alltrack variant which can tow 2000 kg.

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    The largest Volkswagen Passat is the Alltrack variant which measures 1820mm wide, 4771mm in length and sits 1550mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 125kW of power and 350nm of torque are the Comfortline and Alltrack variants.

    The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the Alltrack variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2300 kg.

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

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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