What should I look for in a VW Passat?
If the drain is kept clear, all should be fine, just check front carpets for any damp. The Passat and Audi A4 of that vintage on which it was based have a complex multi link front suspension set-up, which can wear, so as with any other car, check for clonks on the test drive.
Is the VW Passat a good workhorse?
Other than this they are very solid, and arguably better built and more reliable than the newer Passats, which, as mentioned above, can have annoying problems. Aside from this, this era Passat is a good solid workhorse, and if looked after will last for many years. Don’t expect to set a track alight with it though!
What kind of engine does a VW Passat have?
The B5 (pre facelift) latterly came with a PD 115 engine in about 2000, which superceded the old 110 TDI unit. The B5.5 (facelift model) came with a 100 and 130 PD engine. Provided the correct oil is used, and changed every 10,000 miles, they should be fine. They can suffer from Camshaft wear if the incorrect oil is used.
Which is better a VW Passat or Audi A4?
The Passat and Audi A4 of that vintage on which it was based have a complex multi link front suspension set-up, which can wear, so as with any other car, check for clonks on the test drive. Other than this they are very solid, and arguably better built and more reliable than the newer Passats, which, as mentioned above, can have annoying problems.
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Are there any problems with the VW Passat?
Generally better from May 2008 onwards. Marred by too many problems for a car people assume will be high quality. 2005-2007 Passat 2.0 TDI best avoided due to oil pump drive failures. Failed electric parking brakes almost inevitable.
Which is better a VW Passat 2.0 FSI or TDI?
The 2.0 FSI, on the other hand, is geared at just 22mph per 1,000 rpm in 6th, which sounds very low but happens to suit the power and torque characteristics of the 2.0 litre petrol engine. I guess caravanners could successfully tow with either but the 2.0 TDI has the higher maximum braked towing weight of 1,800kg.
How many seats does a VW Passat have?
You can sit three across the back comfortably and the centre rear seat even has good lumbar support. So, unlike the Audi A6, the new Passat is a proper 5-seater. With no handbrake between the front seats there’s room for a big sliding top cubby, with two can holders that clamp themselves around the cans. The passenger airbag is switchable.