2001 Volkswagen Passat Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2001 Volkswagen Passat lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Sedan

Wagon

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Fair Market Price	$2,248	$2,564	$2,605	$2,710	$2,793	$3,236	$3,402	$3,445
Fuel Economy	City 18/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG	City 18/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG	City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG	City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG	City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG	City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG	City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG	City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	170 @ 5900 RPM	150 @ 5700 RPM	190 @ 6000 RPM	190 @ 6000 RPM	190 @ 6000 RPM	190 @ 6000 RPM	190 @ 6000 RPM	190 @ 6000 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter	V6, 2.8 Liter	V6, 2.8 Liter	V6, 2.8 Liter	V6, 2.8 Liter	V6, 2.8 Liter	V6, 2.8 Liter
Cargo Volume	15.00 cu ft	15.00 cu ft	15.00 cu ft	15.00 cu ft	15.00 cu ft	15.00 cu ft	15.00 cu ft	15.00 cu ft
Cylinders	4	4	6	6	6	6	6	6
Torque	166 lb-ft	155 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	206 lb-ft
Turning Circle	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet
0 - 60	8.8 seconds	9.6 seconds	8.5 seconds	9.9 seconds	8.5 seconds	9.6 seconds	9.6 seconds	N/A

Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available

Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Hands Free Phone	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

	Torque	166 @ 5900 RPM	155 @ 5700 RPM	206 @ 6000 RPM	206 @ 6000 RPM	206 @ 6000 RPM	206 @ 6000 RPM	206 @ 6000 RPM	206 @ 6000 RPM
	0 to 60	8.8 seconds	9.6 seconds	8.5 seconds	9.9 seconds	8.5 seconds	9.6 seconds	9.6 seconds	Not Available

Leather Seats	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard

	Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
	Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

	Alloy Wheels	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
	Rear Spoiler	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

	Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	AWD	FWD	AWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	3296 pounds	3149 pounds	3600 pounds	3452 pounds	3642 pounds	3473 pounds	3292 pounds	3502 pounds
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gallons	16.4 gallons	16.4 gallons	16.4 gallons	16.4 gallons	16.4 gallons	16.4 gallons	16.4 gallons
Front Head Room	39.7 inches	39.7 inches	39.7 inches	39.7 inches	39.7 inches	39.7 inches	39.7 inches	39.7 inches
Front Leg Room	41.5 inches	41.5 inches	41.5 inches	41.5 inches	41.5 inches	41.5 inches	41.5 inches	41.5 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	5.8 inches	4.3 inches	5.8 inches	5.8 inches	5.8 inches	4.9 inches	4.3 inches	4.9 inches
Overall Length	185.2 inches	184.1 inches	185.2 inches	185.2 inches	185.2 inches	184.1 inches	184.1 inches	184.1 inches
Payload Capacity	1150 pounds	1003 pounds	1201 pounds	1108 pounds	1117 pounds	1010 pounds	1001 pounds	1008 pounds
Front Shoulder Room	55.8 inches	55.8 inches	55.8 inches	55.8 inches	55.8 inches	55.8 inches	55.8 inches	55.8 inches
Turning Diameter	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet	37.4 feet
Wheel Base	106.4 inches	106.4 inches	106.4 inches	106.4 inches	106.4 inches	106.4 inches	106.4 inches	106.4 inches
Width with mirrors	68.7 inches	68.5 inches	68.7 inches	68.7 inches	68.7 inches	68.5 inches	68.5 inches	68.5 inches

FAQs

Is the 2001 Volkswagen Passat a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2001 Passat ranges in power from the GLS Sedan 4D with 150 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 9.6 seconds to the GLX 4Motion Sedan 4D with 190 horsepower.

How fast is the 2001 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2001 Passat ranges in power from the GLS Sedan 4D with 150 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 9.6 seconds to the GLX 4Motion Sedan 4D with 190 horsepower.

What are the levels of Volkswagen Passats?

The 2001 Volkswagen Passat comes in 8 different trims, ranging from the GLS Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $2,248.00 to the GLX 4Motion Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $3,445.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2001 Passat specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2001 Volkswagen Passat specs page.

What features does the Volkswagen Passat 2001 have?

2001 Volkswagen Passat features include AM/FM Radio, Cassette, and Child Door Locks.