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2000 Volkswagen Passat Review: Summary & Specs

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2000 Volkswagen Passat Review

Sporty handling and value in an elegant sedan.

2000 Passat Review Summary & Specifications

The Volkswagen Passat is beautifully assembled. It performs and handles like a sports car, but rides like a small luxury sedan. It's roomy, comprehensively equipped and economical.

The Passat GLS offers an outstanding value when compared with other cars in its class. It's one of the most enjoyable sedans in its class.

Drivers looking for a wagon can do no wrong here. Passat wagons offer elegant styling, great handling and practicality. A Passat wagon equipped with the 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system, V6 engine and Tiptronic would be perfect for heading to the snow country.

Review Sections
• Introduction
• Lineup
• Walkaround
• Interior
• Driving Impressions
• Summary & Specifications
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2000 Volkswagen Passat Specs
Vehicle CategoryMidsize Cars
EditorMitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief
Model LineupSedan: GLS ($21,200); GLS V6 ($23,800); GLX ($27,655)
Wagon: GLS ($22,000); GLS V6 ($24,600); GLX ($28,455)
Engines (standard)1.8-liter dohc 20v turbocharged 4-cylinder
Engines (optional)1.8-liter dohc 20v turbocharged inline-4; 190-hp 2.8-liter dohc 30v V6
Transmissions (standard)5-speed manual
Transmissions (optional)5-speed manual; 5-speed Tiptronic automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)dual airbags, side airbags, ABS, electronic traction control standard
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty2 years/24,000 miles
Assembled InGermany
Manufacturer Phone1-800-DRIVE-VW
Manufacturer URLwww.vw.com
Base Price MSRP21200


2000 Volkswagen Passat Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPGLS ($21,200)
Standard Equipment(GLS) power windows, power mirrors, power locks, remote multifunction central locking, air conditioning, trip computer, height-adjustable seats, AM/FM/cassette stereo, full-size spare tire
Destination Charge525
Options as Tested (MSRP)Luxury Package ($1,500) includes power sunroof, 15-in. alloy wheels, rear sunshade; beige partial leather trim with all-weather package ($1,275); Monsoon Sound System ($295)
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested24795
Layoutfront-wheel drive
Horse Power150 @ 5700
Torque155 @ 1750
Fuel Economy23/32
Wheelbase106.4
Length/Width/Height184.1/68.5/57.4
Track Front/Rear59.0/59.1
Turning Radius37.4
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room39.7/55.8/41.5
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room37.8/54.6/35.3
Trunk Volume15.0
Payload
Towing Capacity
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear Suspensionbeam axle
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight3122
Stock TiresP195/65R-15
Brakes Front/Reardisc/disc with ABS
Fuel Capacity18.5
2000 Volkswagen Passat