Volkswagen Passat Wagon (1998–2005)
Midsize Station Wagons2nd generation (B5/B5.5)dieselgas38.9 cu ft max
Hatch
36
VE SCORE
Below average Volumetric Efficiency for a midsize station wagons — cargo volume × EPA MPGe, ranked against class peers.
Storage spaces
Maximum with rear seats folded
secondary source| Volume | 36.0 cu ft · 1020 L |
| Floor length | 72.0" |
| Floor width (min) | 45.0" |
| Height | 33.0" |
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Behind rear seats
secondary source| Volume | 15.0 cu ft · 425 L |
| Floor width (min) | 45.0" |
| Height | 30.0" |
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Will it fit?
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Fits easily (149)
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Won't fit (0)
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Fuel economy (EPA)
| Trim | Years | Fuel | Best combined MPGe | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1998–2005 | Diesel | 37 | 32 | 45 |
| FrontWD · Automatic 4-spd | 1998 | Diesel | 31 | 27 | 39 |
| FrontWD · Automatic (S5) | 2002–2005 | Diesel | 27 | 23 | 34 |
| FrontWD · Automatic 5-spd | 1998–2001 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 18 | 28 |
| 4motion · 4-Wheel or AWD · Manual 5-spd | 2004–2005 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 19 | 28 |
| 4motion · 4-Wheel or AWD · Automatic (S5) | 2002–2005 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 18 | 26 |
| Syncro · 4-Wheel or AWD · Automatic 5-spd | 1998–1999 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 15 | 24 |
| Syncro · FrontWD · Automatic 5-spd | 1999 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 15 | 24 |
| 4motion · 4-Wheel or AWD · Automatic 5-spd | 2000–2001 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 15 | 22 |
| 4motion · 4-Wheel or AWD · Manual 6-spd | 2003–2004 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 15 | 22 |