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Volkswagen Passat Specs

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  Overview  
MSRP *$21,750 - $22,550
$24,250 - $27,875
$28,750 - $32,375
Invoice *$19,790 - $20,513
$22,049 - $25,674
$26,114 - $29,739
Engine1.8L I-4 170 HP
2.8L V-6 190 HP
2.8L V-6 190 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
5-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
5-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
5-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Fuel Economy City24.0 mpg
17.0 mpg
20.0 mpg
17.0 mpg
20.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway31.0 mpg
24.0 mpg
29.0 mpg
24.0 mpg
29.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Warranty (months/miles)24/24,000
24/24,000
24/24,000
  Powertrain  
Engine1.8L I-4 170 HP
2.8L V-6 190 HP
2.8L V-6 190 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
5-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
5-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
5-spd Tiptronic w/OD
Alternator90 amp
90 amp
90 amp
Axle Ratio3.70
3.70
3.70
Fuel Typepremium unleaded
premium unleaded
premium unleaded
Fuel Tank16.4 gal.
16.4 gal.
16.4 gal.
Exhauststainless steel
dual stainless steel
stainless steel
dual stainless steel
stainless steel
Drive Typefront-wheel
full-time 4Motion all wheel
front-wheel
full-time 4Motion all wheel
front-wheel
Locking Hub ControlN/Apermanent
permanent
Traction ControlABS & driveline
ABS
ABS & driveline
ABS
ABS & driveline
  Steering and Suspension  
Front Suspensionmulti-link
multi-link
multi-link
Front Anti-Roll Barfront anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springscoil
coil
coil
Front Shocksgas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspensiontorsion beam beam
double wishbone
torsion beam beam
double wishbone
torsion beam beam
Rear Anti-Roll Barrear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Springscoil
coil
coil
Rear Shocksgas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
Steeringrack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
Brakes4 wheel disc
4 wheel disc
4 wheel disc
Vented Disc Brakesfront
front
front
Wheels15.0 " steel
15.0 " steel
16.0 " silver alloy
Front TiresP195/65HR15.0BSW AS
P195/65HR15.0BSW AS
P205/55HR16.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheelfull-size steel
full-size steel
full-size alloy
  Seating and Interior  
Seating Capacity5
5
5
Front Seat Typebucket
bucket
bucket
Heated Front SeatsAvailable:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Available:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Front Headrestsadjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
Front Armrestscenter
center
center
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls6-way
6-way
(8-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls6-way
6-way
(8-way power)
Rear Seats60-40 bench
bench
60-40 bench
bench
60-40 bench
Rear Headrestsadjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
adjustable w/tilt
Rear Armrestscenter
center with pass-thru
center
center with pass-thru
center
MemoryN/AN/Adriver seat
Seat TrimStandard:
premium cloth
Available:
leather
Standard:
premium cloth
Available:
leather
leather
Door Trimcloth
cloth
leatherette
Headlinerfull cloth
full cloth
full cloth
Floor Trimcarpet
carpet
carpet
Floor Matscarpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
Dashboard InsertN/Agenuine wood
genuine wood
Gear Shift Knob TrimAvailable:
leather
Available:
genuine wood
genuine wood
  Comfort and Conveniences  
SunroofAvailable:
express open/close
Available:
express open/close
express open/close
Roof Featuresroof rack
roof rack
roof rack
Vanity Mirrorsdual illuminated
dual illuminated
dual illuminated
Auxiliary Visorsdriver side
driver side
driver side
Rearview Mirrorday-night
day-night
auto-dimming day-night
Glove Boxlocking
locking
locking
Dome Lightfade
fade
fade
Reading Lightsfront & rear
front & rear
front & rear
Floor Consolefull
full
full
Cup Holderfront and rear
front and rear
front and rear
Instrument Panel Storagebin
bin
bin
Seatback Storage2
2
2
Refrigerated Boxglovebox
glovebox
glovebox
Door Binsdual
dual
dual
Cargo Concealed Storagecargo concealed storage
cargo concealed storage
cargo concealed storage
Cargo Floor Trimcarpeted
carpeted
carpeted
Trunk Lid Trimcarpet
carpet
carpet
Cargo Coverroll-up
roll-up
roll-up
Cargo Tie Downscargo tie downs
cargo tie downs
cargo tie downs
Cargo Lightcargo light
cargo light
cargo light
Front Air Conditioningmanual
manual
Climatronic
Climate ControlN/AN/AClimatronic
Air Filterair filter
air filter
air filter
Rear Heat Ductsunderseat ducts
underseat ducts
underseat ducts
Radiopremium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Radio Steering Wheel ControlsAvailable:
radio steering wheel controls
Available:
radio steering wheel controls
radio steering wheel controls
Cassetteauto-reverse
auto-reverse
auto-reverse
CDcompatible
compatible
compatible
Speakers8
8
8 Monsoon
AmplifierAvailable:
amplifier
Available:
amplifier
amplifier
Radio Theft Deterrentradio theft deterrent
radio theft deterrent
radio theft deterrent
Antennaintegrated roof
integrated roof
integrated roof
Cruise Controlcruise control
cruise control
with steering wheel controls
Door Lockspower 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)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Releasekeyfob
keyfob
keyfob
Remote Fuel Flap Releasepower
power
power
Rear Child Safety Door Locksrear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
Power Outlets3
2
3
2
3
2
Driver Foot Restdriver foot rest
driver foot rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Powerretained accessory power
retained accessory power
retained accessory power
HomeLink Wireless Control SystemAvailable:
HomeLink Wireless Control System
Available:
HomeLink Wireless Control System
HomeLink Wireless Control System
Smokers Packageashtray
ashtray
ashtray
Lighter Elementsfront
front
front
Instrument Displayanalog
analog
analog
Tachometertachometer
tachometer
tachometer
Water Temp Gaugeengine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
Clockin-dash
in-dash
in-dash
Exterior Temperatureexterior temperature
exterior temperature
exterior temperature
Trip Computertrip computer
trip computer
trip computer
Trip Odometertrip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheeltelescopic tilt
telescopic tilt
telescopic tilt
Steering Wheel MaterialAvailable:
leather
Available:
leather
leather
Front Windowspower
power
power
Rear Windowspower
power
power
Quarter Vent Rear Windowspower
power
power
1-Touch Opendriver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
Tinted Windowslight
light
light
Front Windshield Wipersvariable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
Heated Front WipersAvailable:
jets
Available:
jets
jets
Rain Detecting WipersN/AN/Arain detecting wipers
Speed Sensitve Wipersspeed sensitive wipers
speed sensitive wipers
speed sensitive wipers
Rear Windshield Wiperfixed interval
fixed interval
fixed interval
Sun Visor Stripsun visor strip
sun visor strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defrosterrear defroster
rear defroster
rear defroster
Rear BlindsAvailable:
rear blinds
Available:
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)
Daytime Running Lightsdaytime 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
Front Impact Airbagsdriver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbagsseat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbagseat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
Overhead Airbagcurtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
Side Impact Barsside impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
Seatbelt Pretensionersfront and rear
front and rear
front and rear
Ignition DisableTransponder III
Transponder III
Transponder III
Panic Alarmpanic alarm
panic alarm
panic alarm
Security Systemsecurity system
security system
security system
  Dimensions and Capacities  
Door Count4 doors
4 doors
4 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume15.0 cu.ft.
10.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
10.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
Exterior Length184.3 "
185.2 "
184.3 "
185.2 "
184.3 "
185.2 "
Exterior Width68.7 "
68.7 "
68.7 "
Exterior Height59.0 "
57.6 "
57.5 "
59.0 "
57.6 "
57.5 "
59.0 "
57.6 "
Wheelbase106 "
106 "
106 "
Front Tread60 "
60 "
60 "
Rear Tread60 "
60 "
60 "
Turning Radius18.7 '
18.7 '
18.7 '
Curb Weight3,199 lbs.
3,714 lbs.
3,600 lbs.
3,386 lbs.
3,289 lbs.
3,502 lbs.
3,642 lbs.
3,426 lbs.
3,333 lbs.
Payload1,159 lbs.
1,201 lbs.
1,192 lbs.
1,203 lbs.
1,115 lbs.
1,113 lbs.
1,117 lbs.
Drag Coefficient.30
.27
.30
.27
.30
.27
Front Legroom41.5 "
41.5 "
41.5 "
Rear Legroom35.3 "
35.3 "
35.3 "
Front Headroom39.7 "
39.7 "
37.8 "
Rear Headroom37.9 "
37.8 "
37.9 "
37.8 "
37.9 "
37.3 "
Front Shoulder Room55.8 "
55.8 "
55.8 "
Rear Shoulder Room54.6 "
54.6 "
54.6 "
Passenger Volume98 cu.ft.
95 cu.ft.
98 cu.ft.
95 cu.ft.
98 cu.ft.
95 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume39.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
36.0 cu.ft.
10.0 cu.ft.
39.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
36.0 cu.ft.
10.0 cu.ft.
39.0 cu.ft.
15.0 cu.ft.
  Exterior Features  
Bumpersbody-colored with chrome insert
body-colored with chrome insert
body-colored with chrome insert
Bodyside Moldingsbody-colored
body-colored
body-colored
Bodyside Insertchrome
chrome
chrome
Rocker Panel Extensionsrocker panel extensions
rocker panel extensions
rocker panel extensions
Grille Moldingschrome
chrome
chrome
Paintclearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
Exterior Mirrorsdual power remote heated
dual power remote heated
dual heated, power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger
  Warranty (months/miles)  
Bumper to Bumper24/24,000
24/24,000
24/24,000
Major Components120/100,000
120/100,000
120/100,000
Rust Through144/unlimited
144/unlimited
144/unlimited
Roadside Assistance24/unlimited
24/unlimited
24/unlimited
Maintenance24/24,000
24/24,000
24/24,000


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