How much does a diesel Passat TDI from the USA sell for at Copart and IAAI auctions?

Dec 3, 2020

The Volkswagen Passat with a turbo diesel engine is a full-size four-door, five-seater D-class sedan that was produced for the U.S. market from 1996 to 2015. This car attracted American car owners with its high technical equipment, excellent performance in city driving and on the highway. The maximum speed of the most powerful version of the car is 223 km/h. It accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds. The car was released to the market with front-wheel or all-wheel drive, with a 6-speed manual and automatic DSG transmission. Fuel consumption for the city cycle is 6.7 l/100 km for the all-wheel-drive version of the car and 6.3 l/100 km for the front-wheel drive.

Available to buyers in two versions:

  1. SE. Features: halogen headlights, LED taillights, light sensor, leather steering wheel trim, steering wheel audio control, 8-way power driver's seat adjustment, power windows for all doors, 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, traction control system, cruise control, tire pressure sensor, air conditioning, CD player with MP3 support.
  2. SEL. In addition to the SE equipment, thermal glass windows, leather interior with decorative trim, engine start button, powered front seats with memory, dynamic cornering light, dual-zone climate control, rain sensor, and a 5.5-inch LCD monitor with navigation system are included.

Optionally, for both configurations, the manufacturer offered parking sensors, a panoramic sunroof, and a "lead me home" function.

Popular Years of Manufacture

Used VW Passat TDI from the following years of manufacture are highly popular among buyers from Ukraine:

Engine Options

The turbo diesel Volkswagen Passat was released for the American market in two engine volume options:

  1. 1.9 L with 105 hp and a torque of 250 Nm.
  2. 2.0 L with 140 and 170 hp (depending on the ECU firmware) and a torque of 320 and 350 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm.

Estimated Prices for the Diesel Passat TDI at Insurance Auctions

At Copart, Manheim, IAAI, and other U.S. insurance auctions, Volkswagen Passat TDI from 2010-2015 can be purchased for $2000-$3800. The price depends on the configuration and the degree of damage received by the car in accidents or natural disasters.