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2016 Volkswagen Passat
$22,440 - $36,835Starting MSRP
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Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
23 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 2016 Passat features the choice of three engines. 1.8T-powered Passats come with a 170-horsepower, turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or optional 6-speed automatic. Top-of-the-range 3.6L V6-equipped Passats...
What’s new in the 2016 model?
For 2016, the Volkswagen Passat receives a number of changes, both inside and out. Exterior styling has been updated front and rear, with a more ag...
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Specs
EPA Classification: Midsize Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Premium Unleaded V-6
Displacement: 3.6 L/220
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 280 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 258 @ 2500
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 2.92
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 1.79
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.19
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.83
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.86
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.26
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.77
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 28
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 380
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 140
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3571
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 100
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.3
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.7
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P235/45HR18
Rear Tire Size: P235/45HR18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 8
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.4
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18.5
Wheelbase (in): 110.4
Length, Overall (in): 191.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.2
Height, Overall (in): 58.5
Track Width, Front (in): 62.1
Track Width, Rear (in): 61
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.4
Trunk Volume (ft³): 15.9
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 102
Front Head Room (in): 38.3
Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.9
Second Head Room (in): 37.8
Second Leg Room (in): 39.1
Second Shoulder Room (in): 57
Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Passat
Body Style: Sedan
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.6 (Est)
Pricing
This model has 23 different trims.
MSRP
$36,835
Invoice
$35,325
Description
3.6 L/220, 280 @ 6200, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 23 different trims.
City
20 MPG
Hwy
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Description
3.6 L/220, 280 @ 6200, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
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