The Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size sedan with a comfortable ride and decent fuel efficiency. It has a spacious interior with plenty of legroom and cargo space. The exterior design is sleek and modern, with a bold front grille and LED headlights.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4769 mm 187.76 in.
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in.
Width Including Mirrors
2062 mm 81.18 in.
Height
1470 mm 57.87 in.
Wheelbase
2712 mm 106.77 in.
Front Track
1552 mm 61.1 in.
Rear Track
1551 mm 61.06 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.4 m 37.4 ft.
Approach Angle
13.5°
Departure Angle
11.9°
Ramp Over Angle
9.5°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
135 mm 5.31 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Passat is a diesel-powered car with a fuel-efficient engine, offering an urban economy of 37.94 US mpg and an extra-urban economy of 51.13 US mpg. It has a combined economy of 45.23 US mpg and emits 136 g/km of CO2, meeting the Euro 5 emission standard.
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Fuel Consumption Urban Economy Nedc
6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg 45.56 UK mpg 16.13 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban Economy Nedc
4.6 l/100 km 51.13 US mpg 61.41 UK mpg 21.74 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined Economy Nedc
5.2 l/100 km 45.23 US mpg 54.32 UK mpg 19.23 km/l
Co2 Emissions Nedc
136 g/km
Fuel Type
Diesel
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Passat with a 177 Hp, 1.968 liter, 4-cylinder, inline, turbocharged diesel engine with common rail fuel injection and a DOHC valvetrain. It has a 6-gear automatic DSG transmission and a front-wheel drive. The front and rear suspensions are coil spring, wishbone and independent multi-link respectively. The car also has a start-stop system and a particulate filter.
The car in question is a Passat with ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear. The steering system is a rack and pinion type with electric power steering. The tire size is 215/55 R16 and the wheel rims are 7J x 16. The car also comes with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) for added safety.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Tires Size
215/55 R16
Wheel Rims Size
7J x 16
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen Passat is a well-balanced car with a good power-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for daily driving. It has a spacious trunk and a decent fuel tank capacity. The car also has a good towing capacity, making it suitable for those who need to tow trailers or caravans.
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.4 kg/Hp, 119.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.9 kg/Nm, 256.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1484 kg 3271.66 lbs.
Max Weight
2120 kg 4673.8 lbs.
Max Load
636 kg 1402.14 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
565 l 19.95 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max Roof Load
100 kg 220.46 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 8 Percent
2000 kg 4409.25 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1800 kg 3968.32 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
90 kg 198.42 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Passat (B7)
The length of the Volkswagen Passat is 4769 mm or 187.76 in.
The Volkswagen Passat has 5 seats.
The minimum turning radius of the Volkswagen Passat is 11.4 m or 37.4 ft.
8.4 seconds
223 km/h (138.57 mph)
It's not the fastest, but it's still a decent performer.
Diesel
45.23 US mpg
Euro 5
The power output of this car is 177 Hp.
This car has a 6-gear automatic DSG transmission.
This car uses diesel.
The car has ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear.
The car has a rack and pinion steering system with electric power steering.
The tire size is 215/55 R16 and the wheel rim size is 7J x 16.
The fuel economy of the Passat varies by trim level, but it ranges from 23-32 mpg in the city and 34-42 mpg on the highway.
Yes, the Passat is available as a hybrid model, which offers improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
The Passat offers a range of safety features, including forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning.
2000 kg (4409.25 lbs) with 8% inclination, and 1800 kg (3968.32 lbs) with 12% inclination.