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Volkswagen Passat Specs

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  Overview  
MSRP *$21,200 - $21,750
$23,800 - $24,350
$28,150 - $30,350
$29,800 - $29,800
Invoice *$19,078 - $19,569
$21,400 - $21,892
$25,390 - $27,564
$27,073 - $27,073
Engine1.8L I-4 150 HP
2.8L V-6 190 HP
2.8L V-6 190 HP
2.8L V-6 190 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
5-spd auto w/OD
tip
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
5-spd auto w/OD
tip
5-spd tip auto w/OD
5-spd auto w/OD
5-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City23.0 mpg
20.0 mpg
17.0 mpg
17.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway32.0 mpg
29.0 mpg
26.0 mpg
26.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Warranty (months/miles)24/24,000
24/24,000
24/24,000
24/24,000
  Powertrain  
Engine1.8L I-4 150 HP
2.8L V-6 190 HP
2.8L V-6 190 HP
2.8L V-6 190 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
5-spd auto w/OD
tip
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
5-spd auto w/OD
tip
5-spd tip auto w/OD
5-spd auto w/OD
5-spd auto w/OD
Alternator90 amp
90 amp
90 amp
90 amp
Axle Ratio3.92
3.29
3.92
3.29
3.92
3.73
3.29
Fuel Typepremium unleaded
premium unleaded
premium unleaded
premium unleaded
Fuel Tank16.4 gal.
18.5 gal.
16.4 gal.
16.4 gal.
16.4 gal.
Exhauststainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel
Drive Typefront-wheel
front-wheel
full-time four-wheel
front-wheel
full-time four-wheel
Locking Hub ControlN/AAvailable:
permanent
permanent
permanent
Traction ControlABS
ABS & driveline
ABS & driveline
ABS & driveline
  Steering and Suspension  
Front Suspensionmulti-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Front Anti-Roll Barfront anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springscoil
coil
coil
coil
Rear Suspensiontorsion beam beam
torsion beam beam
double wishbone
torsion beam beam
double wishbone
Rear Anti-Roll Barrear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Springscoil
coil
coil
coil
Steeringrack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
Brakes4 wheel disc
4 wheel disc
4 wheel disc
4 wheel disc
Vented Disc Brakesfront
front
front
front
Wheels15.0 " steel
15.0 " steel
15.0 " silver alloy
15.0 " silver alloy
Front TiresP195/65HR15.0BSW AS
P195/65HR15.0BSW AS
P195/65HR15.0BSW AS
P195/65HR15.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheelsteel
steel
alloy
alloy
  Seating and Interior  
Seating Capacity5
5
5
5
Front Seat Typebucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
Heated Front SeatsAvailable:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion
Available:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion
driver and front passenger heated-cushion
driver and front passenger heated-cushion
Front Headrestsadjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
Front Armrestscenter w/storage
center w/storage
center w/storage
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls6-way
6-way
(6-way power)
(6-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls6-way
6-way
(6-way power)
(6-way power)
Rear Seats60-40 bench
60-40 bench
60-40 bench
bench
bench
Rear Headrestsadjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
Rear Armrestscenter
center
center
center
MemoryN/AN/Adriver seat
driver seat
Seat TrimStandard:
premium cloth
Available:
leather
Standard:
premium cloth
Available:
leather
leather
leather
Door Trimcloth w/carpet lower
cloth w/carpet lower
leather w/carpet lower
leather w/carpet lower
Headlinerfull cloth
full cloth
full cloth
full cloth
Floor Trimcarpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
Floor Matscarpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
Dashboard InsertAvailable:
genuine wood
genuine wood
genuine wood
genuine wood
Gear Shift Knob TrimAvailable:
genuine wood
Available:
genuine wood
Available:
genuine wood
Available:
genuine wood
  Comfort and Conveniences  
SunroofAvailable:
power
Available:
power
power
power
Roof FeaturesAvailable:
roof rack
Available:
roof rack
Available:
roof rack
Available:
roof rack
Vanity Mirrorsdual illuminated
dual illuminated
dual illuminated
dual illuminated
Auxiliary Visorsdriver side
driver side
driver side
N/A
Rearview Mirrorday-night
day-night
auto-dimming day-night
auto-dimming day-night
Glove Boxlocking
locking
locking
locking
Dome Lightfade
fade
fade
fade
Reading Lightsfront & rear
front & rear
front & rear
front & rear
Floor Consolefull
full
full
full
Cup Holderfront and rear
front and rear
front and rear
front and rear
Seatback Storage2
2
2
2
Door Binsdual
dual
dual
dual
Rear Door BinsN/AN/Arear door bins
rear door bins
Cargo Floor Trimcarpeted
carpeted
carpeted
carpeted
Trunk Lid Trimcarpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
Cargo Coverroll-up
N/AN/AN/A
Cargo Tie Downscargo tie downs
cargo tie downs
cargo tie downs
cargo tie downs
Cargo Lightcargo light
cargo light
cargo light
cargo light
Front Air Conditioningmanual
manual
N/AN/A
Climate ControlN/AN/Aautomatic air conditioning
automatic air conditioning
Air Filterair filter
air filter
air filter
air filter
Rear Heat Ductsunderseat ducts
underseat ducts
underseat ducts
underseat ducts
Radiopremium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Cassettecassette
cassette
cassette
cassette
CDcompatible
compatible
compatible
compatible
Speakers8
8
8 brand
8
8 brand
Radio Theft Deterrentradio theft deterrent
radio theft deterrent
radio theft deterrent
radio theft deterrent
Antennaintegrated roof
integrated roof
integrated roof
integrated roof
Cruise Controlcruise control
cruise control
cruise control
cruise control
Door Lockspower with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless Entrykeyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Releasekeyfob
keyfob
keyfob
keyfob
Remote Fuel Flap Releasepower
power
power
power
Rear Child Safety Door Locksrear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
Fuel Filler Door Releasefuel filler door release
fuel filler door release
fuel filler door release
fuel filler door release
Power Outlets2
3
2
4
2
3
Driver Foot Restdriver foot rest
driver foot rest
driver foot rest
driver foot rest
First Aid KitAvailable:
first aid kit
Available:
first aid kit
Available:
first aid kit
Available:
first aid kit
Instrument Displayanalog
analog
analog
analog
Tachometertachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
Water Temp Gaugeengine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
Clockin-dash
in-dash
in-dash
in-dash
Exterior Temperatureexterior temperature
exterior temperature
exterior temperature
exterior temperature
Trip Computertrip computer
trip computer
trip computer
trip computer
Trip Odometertrip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheeltelescopic tilt
telescopic tilt
telescopic tilt
telescopic tilt
Steering Wheel MaterialAvailable:
leather
Available:
leather
leather
leather
Front Windowspower
power
power
power
Rear Windowspower
power
power
power
Quarter Vent Rear Windowspower
power
power
N/A
1-Touch Openfront and rear
front and rear
front and rear
front and rear
Tinted Windowslight
light
light
light
Sun BlindsAvailable:
manual
Available:
manual
Available:
manual
Available:
manual
Front Windshield Wipersvariable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
Heated Front WipersAvailable:
jets
Available:
jets
jets
jets
Rear Windshield Wiperrear windshield wiper
rear windshield wiper
rear windshield wiper
N/A
Rear Defrosterrear defroster
rear defroster
rear defroster
rear defroster
Rear BlindsAvailable:
rear blinds
Available:
rear blinds
rear blinds
rear blinds
  Safety  
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lightsdaytime running lights
daytime running lights
daytime running lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Lightcenter high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbagsdriver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbagsseat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbagseat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
Seatbelt Pretensionersfront and rear
front and rear
front and rear
front and rear
Ignition Disableignition disable
ignition disable
ignition disable
ignition disable
Panic Alarmpanic alarm
panic alarm
panic alarm
panic alarm
Security Systemsecurity system
security system
security system
security system
  Dimensions and Capacities  
Door Count4 doors
4 doors
4 doors
4 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume15.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
Exterior Length183.8 "
184.1 "
183.8 "
184.1 "
183.8 "
184.1 "
184.1 "
Exterior Width68.5 "
86.5 "
68.5 "
86.5 "
68.5 "
68.5 "
Exterior Height59.0 "
57.6 "
59.0 "
57.6 "
59.0 "
57.6 "
57.4 "
Wheelbase106 "
107 "
106 "
106 "
106 "
Front Tread59 "
59 "
59 "
59 "
Rear Tread59 "
59 "
59 "
59 "
Turning Radius18.7 '
18.7 '
18.7 '
18.7 '
Curb Weight3,201 lbs.
3,122 lbs.
3,245 lbs.
N/A3,380 lbs.
Payload988 lbs.
1,001 lbs.
1,032 lbs.
N/AN/A
Drag Coefficient.30
.27
.27
.27
.27
Front Legroom41.5 "
41.5 "
41.5 "
41.5 "
Rear Legroom35.3 "
35.3 "
35.3 "
35.3 "
Front Headroom39.7 "
39.7 "
39.7 "
39.7 "
Rear Headroom39.7 "
37.8 "
39.7 "
37.8 "
39.7 "
37.8 "
37.8 "
Front Shoulder Room55.8 "
55.8 "
55.8 "
55.8 "
Rear Shoulder Room54.6 "
54.6 "
54.6 "
54.6 "
Passenger Volume98 cu.ft.
95 cu.ft.
98 cu.ft.
95 cu.ft.
98 cu.ft.
95 cu.ft.
95 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume39.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
38.4 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
38.4 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
  Exterior Features  
Mud FlapsAvailable:
rear
front
Available:
rear
front
Available:
front
rear
Available:
front
rear
Rear SpoilerAvailable:
wing
Available:
wing
Available:
wing
Available:
wing
Bumpersbody-colored
body-colored
body-colored
body-colored
Bodyside Moldingsbody-colored
body-colored
body-colored
body-colored
Rocker Panel Extensionsrocker panel extensions
rocker panel extensions
rocker panel extensions
rocker panel extensions
Grille Moldingsblack
black
black
black
Paintmonotone
monotone
monotone
monotone
Exterior Mirrorsdual power remote heated
dual power remote heated
dual power remote heated
dual power remote heated
  Warranty (months/miles)  
Bumper to Bumper24/24,000
24/24,000
24/24,000
24/24,000
Major Components120/100,000
120/100,000
120/100,000
120/100,000
Rust Through144/unlimited
72/unlimited
144/unlimited
72/unlimited
144/unlimited
144/unlimited
Roadside Assistance24/unlimited
24/unlimited
24/unlimited
24/unlimited
Maintenance24/24,000
24/24,000
24/24,000
24/24,000


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