Volkswagen Passat
After stepping out for 2011 (when only the CC version was offered), an all-new Passat is back for 2012. Inevitably, it looks something like the new Jetta and is offered with three different engine options: a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbodiesel, a 2.5L 5-cylinder and a 3.6L V6. Meanwhile, the CC is no longer part of the Passat family as it is now considered an entirely separate model. It has just been named Motor Trend Car of the Year.
Volkswagen Passat
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$23,975 |
| Fees | CA$1,365 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$451/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 l I-5 |
| Power | 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm (127 kW) |
| Torque | 177 lb·ft @ 4,250 rpm (240 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 823 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 196 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/60R16 |
| Rear tires | P215/60R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,867 mm (192″) |
| Width | 1,834 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,486 mm (59″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm (110″) |
| Front track | 1,577 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,436 kg (3,166 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 450 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Interior | N/A |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Winter driving | N/A |
| Comfort | N/A |
| Average | N/A |