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Base I4 FWD
2011 Base I4 FWD
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$22,025
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen Passat
2022 Volkswagen Passat
Select configuration:
$27,575
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
16.5 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³

Photos

Base I4 FWD
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
4
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Volkswagen Passat
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
21
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
175 hp @ 6000 rpm
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
172 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,365 lbs
3,369 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
28 MPG
City
22 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.8 Tons/yr
6.3 Tons/yr
EPA rating
5
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.5 gallons
18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
385 miles
444 miles
Cruising Range Highway
507.5 miles
666 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
189 in
193.6 in
Height
56.9 in
58.7 in
Max Width
72.2 in
72.6 in
Front Width
61.7 in
61.7 in
Rear Width
61.3 in
60.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
110.4 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.3 in
42.4 in
前座空间
38.7 in
37.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.4 in
56.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54 in
54.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.1 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.5 in
57 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.3 in
54.8 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
16.5 ft³
15.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.7 ft
36.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x TBD
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x TBD
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Independent Short-Long Arm
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/60R16
P235/45HR18
Rear Tire
P205/60R16
P235/45HR18
Spare Tire
T145/80D16
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Tourmaline Blue Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Aurora Red Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Camel, Premium cloth seat trim
  • 木炭黑色,溢价布座位调整
  • Medium Light Stone, Premium cloth seat trim
  • Mauro Brown, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Shetland Beige, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Optional
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Standard

Comfort

方向盘音响控制
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Navigation from Telematics
Optional
Not Available
Telematics
Optional
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Cab Corrosion-Perforation
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Emissions
5 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
N/A
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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