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1999 Volkswagen Passat

Used 1999 Volkswagen Passat

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2022
1999
Fuel Economy
19 - 21 combined mpg
Horsepower
150 - 190 hp
Engine
2 engines available
Engine Options
  • 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter
  • V6, 2.8 Liter
Cargo Volume
15 - 39 cu ft
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1999 Volkswagen Passat Overview

1999 Volkswagen Passat Pricing

1999 Volkswagen Passat pricing starts at $2,075 for the Passat GLS Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $22,775 when new. The range-topping 1999 Passat GLX Sedan 4D starts at $2,274 today, originally priced from $30,300.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
GLS Sedan 4D
$22,775
$2,075
$23,325
$2,128
$30,300
$2,274

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1999 Volkswagen Passat models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Passat Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Volkswagen Passat (1998-2001) a 3.7 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 67% recommend it. These figures are based on 503 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1999 Volkswagen Passat

"Nice Handling, Confortable Ride Poor Reliability"

"Good German engineering, but poor reliability. You will love the car but hate the cost and inconvenience of maintenance. Do NOT buy a VW if you want a reliable car."

"171,000 miles since bought new - excellent vehicle"

"I bought my 2001.5 Passat Wagon new more than 10 years ago. It is white with a beige leather interior and a 5 speed manual transmission. My Passat is mostly driven at high freeway speeds where it cruises effortlessly and clocks a solid 30 mpg on 87 octane fuel. I use non-synthetic oil and have it changed religiously every 3,000 miles. My Passat is the most reliable, comfortable car I have owned. After 150K, unscheduled maintenance is trending up and includes coil packs (2x) @ 169K , ABS control unit @ 161K, and a smog air pump relay @ 152k. Other unscheduled maintenance includes an airmass meter @ 104K, vacuum hose replaced @ 94K, CV boot @ 90K"

"Stay Away..."

"Just sold my VW Passat GLX which I owned from the gitgo. Probably could have bought two Lexus-es with the amount of money I put into my Passat. Not reliable. Tho...I will admit it handles beautifully and is fun to drive. But...you will pay for one little problem after another. Always worried if it will make it to the destination. I'm "one and done" with VW. Sorry. Not going back!!!"

Overall 1999 Volkswagen Passat Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1999 Volkswagen Passat quality a 3.9 out of 5.

1999 Volkswagen Passat Reliability

The 1999 Volkswagen Passat receives an average consumer rating of 3.7 overall and a 3.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1999 Passat Features

According to drivers of the 1999 Passat, here are some of its best features:

  • Nice to drive
  • Fast, reliable, efficient, and comfortable
  • If you like a car for freeway fast driving
  • Driveability, fun to drive, lots of extras
  • Its cute

1999 Volkswagen Passat MPG by Trim

1999 Passat GLS Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

1999 Passat GLS Wagon 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

1999 Passat GLX Sedan 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 26 MPG

1999 Passat Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1999 Volkswagen Passat front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.

1999 Volkswagen Passat Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag
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1999 Volkswagen Passat
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

3.7
Consumer Rating
Based on 503 Consumer Reviews
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73%Recommend this vehicle
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38%
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13%
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Value
3.8
Performance
4.1
Quality
3.9
Comfort
4.2
Reliability
3.7
Styling
4.2

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1999 Volkswagen Passat Styles

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Engine
Cargo Capacity
Torque
Curb Weight
GLS Sedan 4D
$2,075
21 MPG
150 @ 5700 RPM
4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter
15 cu ft
155 lb-ft
3122 lbs
GLX Sedan 4D
$2,274
19 MPG
190 @ 6000 RPM
V6, 2.8 Liter
15 cu ft
206 lb-ft
3580 lbs
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1999 Volkswagen Passat Depreciation

A 1999 Volkswagen Passat has depreciated $140 or 8% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,509 and trade-in value of $666.

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1999 Volkswagen Passat Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
+ $172
$1,649
$815
2023
$76
$1,573
$641
2024
$42
$1,531
$687
Now
$22
$1,509
$666
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1999 Volkswagen Passat Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
3122 lbs.
EPA Passenger
95.0 cu.ft.
EPA Total Interior
110.0 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
16.4 gallons
Front Head Room
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room
41.5 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Minimum Ground Clearance
4.3 inches
Overall Length
184.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room
55.8 inches
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
15.0 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
37.4 feet
Wheel Base
106.4 inches
Width with mirrors
68.5 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
18 mpg
Highway
28 mpg
Combined
21 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
150 @ 5700 RPM
Torque
155 @ 4600 rpm
Engine
4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter

Warranty

Basic
2 years / 24000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100000 miles
Corrosion
12 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Navigation System

1999 Volkswagen Passat Safety

1999 Volkswagen Passat Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag
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Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Driver Front
4.0
Passenger Front
4.0

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Price
$2,075
$1,994
$2,214
$1,979
Consumer Rating
3.7
3.9
4.3
4.4
Fuel Economy
City 18/Hwy 28/Comb 21 MPG
City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG
City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG
City 17/Hwy 27/Comb 20 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity5566
Basic Warranty
2 years or 24000 miles
4 years or 50000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
150 @ 5700 RPM
185 @ 5500 RPM
175 @ 5200 RPM
205 @ 5200 RPM
Engine
4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter
4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter
V6, 3.1 Liter
V6, 3.8 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD

1999 Volkswagen Passat Rankings

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FAQs

Is 1999 a good year for a Volkswagen Passat?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.7 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1999 Passat is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Volkswagen Passat 1999 a good vehicle?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.7 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1999 Passat is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1999 Volkswagen Passat?

The 1999 Volkswagen Passat gets 18 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

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