Used 1998 Volkswagen Passat
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- 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel
- 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter
- V6, 2.8 Liter
1998 Volkswagen Passat Overview
1998 Volkswagen Passat Pricing
1998 Volkswagen Passat pricing starts at $1,994 for the Passat GLS Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $22,325 when new. The range-topping 1998 Passat GLX Sedan 4D starts at $2,224 today, originally priced from $27,825.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$22,325 | $1,994 | |||
$22,575 | $3,302 | |||
$22,875 | $1,894 | |||
$27,825 | $2,224 |
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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 Volkswagen Passat Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1998 Volkswagen Passat quality a 3.9 out of 5.
1998 Volkswagen Passat Reliability
The 1998 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 1998 Passat Features
According to drivers of the 1998 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
1998 Volkswagen Passat MPG by Trim
1998 Passat GLS Wagon 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
1998 Passat GLS Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
1998 Passat GLX Sedan 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1998 Passat GLS TDI Sedan 4D - city 27 MPG - hwy 39 MPG
1998 Passat Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1998 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.
1998 Volkswagen Passat Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
1998 Volkswagen Passat
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1998 Volkswagen Passat Styles
1998 Volkswagen Passat Depreciation
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1998 Volkswagen Passat Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | + $213 | $1,560 | $755 | ||
2023 | $50 | $1,510 | $727 | ||
2024 | $47 | $1,463 | $665 | ||
Now | $11 | $1,452 | $658 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1998 Volkswagen Passat Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3120 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 95.0 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 110.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 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 | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2000 lbs. | ||
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 | 11 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
1998 Volkswagen Passat Safety
1998 Volkswagen Passat Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 1998 Volkswagen Passat | Used 1998 Toyota Tercel | Used 2000 Volvo S70 | Used 1999 Oldsmobile 88 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,994 | $1,738 | $1,979 | $1,800 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 28/Comb 21 MPG | City 27/Hwy 35/Comb 30 MPG | City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | City 17/Hwy 27/Comb 20 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| Basic Warranty | 2 years or 24000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 150 @ 5700 RPM | 93 @ 5400 RPM | 236 @ 5400 RPM | 205 @ 5200 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter | 5-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | V6, 3.8 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
1998 Volkswagen Passat Rankings
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