Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Volkswagen Passat 2.0T ($23,990), automatic ($25,065); 2.0T Wagon ($25,200), automatic ($26,275); Komfort sedan ($27,900); Komfort Wagon ($29,100); Lux sedan ($30,100); Lux Wagon ($31,300); VR6 sedan ($36,050), 4Motion ($38,000); VR6 Wagon 4Motion ($39,200)
Engines:	200-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve turbocharged inline-4; 280-hp 3.6-liter dohc 24-valve V6
Transmissions:	6-speed manual; 6-speed Tiptronic automatic
Safety equipment (standard):	driver and passenger front airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, three-point safety belts, emergency locking retractors, crash-active front headrests, safety belt power pretensioners for driver and front passenger, ABS, ESP, Brake Assist, tire-pressure monitor
Safety equipment (optional):	rear-passenger side-impact airbags, Park Distance Control
Basic warranty:	4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled in:	Germany


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Volkswagen Passat VR6 sedan ($35,990)
Standard equipment:	leather upholstery; air conditioning; theft deterrent system: Climatronic dual-zone automatic climate control; cruise control; electronic parking brake; manual tilt/telescoping three-spoke steering wheel with audio and Tiptronic controls; four cupholders; multi-function trip computer with digital compass; remote central locking; ambient interior lighting; dual front and rear reading lights; three auxiliary power outlets; illuminated glovebox; front center armrest with integrated storage box; rear center pass-through armrest with storage compartment; 12-way power front sport seats with heat; 3-way memory for driver's seat and outside mirrors; 60/40 split folding rear seat; 10-speaker Dynaudio premium stereo with in-dash six-disc CD changer, MP3, Sirius and auxiliary input jack; brushed aluminum interior trim; power windows with pinch protection; heated exterior side mirrors; remote trunk and fuel filler door releases; HomeLink; automatic bi-xenon headlights; rain-sensing wipers; self-dimming inside rearview mirror; Park Distance Control; heated washer nozzles
Options as tested (MSRP):	DVD navigation with glovebox-mounted six-disc CD changer ($1,800)
Destination charge:	($640)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$38430
Layout:	front-wheel drive
Engine:	3.6-liter dohc 24-valve V6
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	280 @ 6200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	265 @ 2750
Transmission:	6-speed automatic w Tiptronic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	19/28 mpg
Wheelbase:	106.7 in.
Length/width/height:	188.2/71.7/58.0 in.
Track, f/r:	61.1/61.1 in.
Turning circle:	35.8 ft.
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	38.4/NA/41.4 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.8/NA/37.7 in.
Cargo volume:	14.2 cu. ft.
Payload:	N/A
Towing capacity:	3300
Suspension, f:	independent, MacPherson struts with lower wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	independent, four-link, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance:	5.2 in.
Curb weight:	3576 lbs.
Tires:	235/40HR18
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/solid disc with ABS, Brake Assist
Fuel capacity:	18.5 gal.