2005
Volkswagen Passat

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$30,865
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Available trims

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  • 4dr GL Manual *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $22,070
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GL Manual *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $23,070
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GL Auto *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $23,145
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GL TDI Auto
    Starts at
    $23,360
    27 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GL Auto *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $24,145
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GL TDI Auto
    Starts at
    $24,360
    27 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLS Manual
    Starts at
    $24,380
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLS Manual
    Starts at
    $25,380
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLS Auto
    Starts at
    $25,455
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLS TDI Auto
    Starts at
    $25,660
    27 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLS 4MOTION Man *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $26,130
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLS Auto
    Starts at
    $26,455
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLS TDI Auto
    Starts at
    $26,660
    27 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLS 4MOTION Man *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $27,130
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLS 4MOTION Auto
    Starts at
    $27,205
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLS 4MOTION Auto
    Starts at
    $28,205
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLX V6 Manual *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $29,790
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLX V6 Manual *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $30,790
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLX V6 Auto
    Starts at
    $30,865
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLX V6 Auto
    Starts at
    $31,865
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLX V6 4MOTION Auto
    Starts at
    $32,615
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr GLX V6 4MOTION Auto
    Starts at
    $33,615
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Choice of three engines
Available diesel engine
Available 4Motion AWD
Sedan and wagon body styles
Available stability control

The good & the bad

The good

Ride comfort
Quietness
Automatic-transmission response
Seat comfort
Handling and stability

The bad

Engine noise with turbocharged four-cylinder
Seat-adjustment controls
Diesel-engine performance
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Safety review

Based on the 2005 Volkswagen Passat base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
4/5
Side rear passenger
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
Basic
Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification
100-plus point inspection
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Consumer reviews

69% of drivers recommend this car
4.0 / 5
Based on 39 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.1
Value 3.8
Exterior 4.2
Reliability 3.6

Most recent

By serious_bizz from Houston, TX
Owns this car
June 9, 2021

Already broke down.

I like the leather interior. A little outdated, but it is an 05'. Engine issues, so not as reliable as I thought it would be. Already in the shop and the mechanic says I may need a new engine after 130K miles.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 2.0
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By Mike in Albany from Albany, NY
Owns this car
March 8, 2020

Best value and love the classic look

We have owned a few of these Passats from the 2001 -2005 body style. If you take care of it and wash it during the winter these cars do not rust. Very comfortable interior and I love how it drives. I have the V6 engine and I been told by many that the engine is bulletproof, but you do have to follow the service schedule. Some repairs are expensive, but long term it's worth it. I have the 4 motion 2005 model and it handles beautifully in the winter. We also still have 2003 v6 GLX and it's running great. I plan on getting another 2005 GLX if I can find a low mileage one. They are reasonable pricewise and last forever.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2005 Volkswagen Passat is available in 3 trim levels:

  • GL (6 styles)
  • GLS (10 styles)
  • GLX (6 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2005 Volkswagen Passat offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2005 Volkswagen Passat reliable?

The 2005 Volkswagen Passat has an average reliability rating of 3.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Volkswagen Passat owners.

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Passat a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 69.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.0 / 5
Based on 39 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 3.8
  • Exterior: 4.2
  • Reliability: 3.6

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