Used 2001 Volkswagen Passat
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2001 Volkswagen Passat Overview
2001 Volkswagen Passat Pricing
2001 Volkswagen Passat pricing starts at $1,475 for the Passat GLS Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $23,050 when new. The range-topping 2001 Passat GLX 4Motion Wagon 4D starts at $2,075 today, originally priced from $32,360.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$23,050 | $1,475 | |||
$23,850 | $1,525 | |||
$27,400 | $1,750 | |||
$28,200 | $1,800 | |||
$29,810 | $1,900 | |||
$30,610 | $1,950 | |||
$31,560 | $2,025 | |||
$32,360 | $2,075 |
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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 Volkswagen Passat Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2001 Volkswagen Passat quality a 3.9 out of 5.
2001 Volkswagen Passat Reliability
The 2001 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 2001 Passat Features
According to drivers of the 2001 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
2001 Volkswagen Passat MPG by Trim
2001 Passat GLS Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 27 MPG
2001 Passat GLS Wagon 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 27 MPG
2001 Passat GLS 4Motion Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 22 MPG
2001 Passat GLS 4Motion Wagon 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 22 MPG
2001 Passat GLX Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 22 MPG
2001 Passat GLX Wagon 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 22 MPG
2001 Passat GLX 4Motion Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 22 MPG
2001 Passat GLX 4Motion Wagon 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 22 MPG
2001 Passat Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2001 Volkswagen Passat front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.
2001 Volkswagen Passat Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Traction Control
- Front Side Airbag
2001 Volkswagen Passat
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
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2001 Volkswagen Passat Values and Prices
Style | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | Fair Purchase Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$600 | $1,250 | $1,475 | |||
$600 | $1,525 | $1,750 | |||
$675 | $1,600 | $1,900 | |||
$775 | $1,775 | $2,025 |
Style | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | Fair Purchase Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$600 | $1,300 | $1,525 | |||
$600 | $1,575 | $1,800 | |||
$725 | $1,650 | $1,950 | |||
$825 | $1,825 | $2,075 |
Style | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | Fair Purchase Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$600 | $1,275 | $1,475 | |||
$600 | $1,550 | $1,750 | |||
$725 | $1,650 | $1,950 | |||
$825 | $1,800 | $2,050 |
Style | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | Fair Purchase Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$600 | $1,325 | $1,525 | |||
$600 | $1,600 | $1,800 | |||
$750 | $1,675 | $2,000 | |||
$875 | $1,850 | $2,100 |
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3149 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 95.0 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 | ||
Payload Capacity | 1008 lbs. | ||
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 | 27 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 150 @ 5700 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 155 @ 1950 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 9.6 seconds |
Warranty
Basic | 2 years / 24000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 10 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
Entertainment
Interior
Seating
Technology
2001 Volkswagen Passat Safety
Safety Features & Technology
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 Used 2001 Volkswagen Passat |  Used 2002 Daewoo Lanos |  Used 2009 Dodge Avenger |  Used 2005 Chrysler Sebring | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,475 | $1,325 | $1,300 | $1,300 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG | City 22/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG | City 21/Hwy 30/Comb 24 MPG | City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 2 years or 24000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 150 @ 5700 RPM | 105 @ 5800 RPM | 173 @ 6000 RPM | 150 @ 5500 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
2001 Volkswagen Passat Rankings
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