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2007 Volkswagen Passat Full Review
Date Published: 9/18/08
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2007 Volkswagen Passat Review
Adaptive cruise control is a new option for 2007 on top-line versions of these sedans and wagons. Both body styles come in base, 2.0T, and 3.6 versions. Base and 2.0T Passats have a turbocharged 200-hp 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. The 3.6s have a 280-hp V6 and a choice of front-wheel drive or VW's 4Motion all-wheel drive. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard on 4-cyl models. A 6-speed automatic is optional for them, standard on 3.6s. All Passats ABS, traction/antiskid control, front side airbags and curtain side airbags. Rear side airbags are available. A newly available 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition sedan includes heated front seats, power driver seat, and sunroof. A navigation system, steering-linked bi-xenon headlamps, and leather upholstery are available. Wood interior trim and Sport packages with firmer suspension and other features are 2.0T- and 3.6-model options. Adaptive cruise control is available on 3.6 models.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family oriented sedans and wagons.
Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Mercury Milan, and Saturn Aura.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Saturn Aura.
Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Mercury Milan, and Saturn Aura.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Saturn Aura.
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2007 Volkswagen Passat Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration (3.6 models) | Instruments/controls |
| Available all-wheel drive | Front-seat comfort |
| Interior storage space | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Only automatic-transmission models made available for test. 2.0T likely to satisfy most buyers: sprightly from a stop, impressive in midrange and highway passing. Depends on blend of turbo boost and transmission downshift for best response, however. VW pegs 2.0T at 6.9 sec 0-60 mph with manual transmission, 7.4 with automatic.
3.6 Passats have robust power. Test front-drive sedan did 6.3 sec 0-60, but had significant wheelspin from a stop. With better traction, AWD version slightly quicker off the line. Power delivery with either engine often imprecise due to nonlinear throttle action. Test sedans and wagons suffered extreme low-speed throttle lag.
| 2.0T sdn. w/Lux. Pkg. 2, auto. | 3.6 sdn w/Spt. Pkg. 1, nav. sys. | 3.6 wgn | AWD 3.6 sdn | Class Average |
| 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5.9 |
Only automatic-transmission models made available for test. 2.0T likely to satisfy most buyers: sprightly from a stop, impressive in midrange and highway passing. Depends on blend of turbo boost and transmission downshift for best response, however. VW pegs 2.0T at 6.9 sec 0-60 mph with manual transmission, 7.4 with automatic.
3.6 Passats have robust power. Test front-drive sedan did 6.3 sec 0-60, but had significant wheelspin from a stop. With better traction, AWD version slightly quicker off the line. Power delivery with either engine often imprecise due to nonlinear throttle action. Test sedans and wagons suffered extreme low-speed throttle lag.
Fuel Economy
Test automatic-transmission 2.0Ts averaged 19.6 mpg overall, 26.9 in mostly highway use. Test averages for V6 sedans: 18.2-19.9 with front-drive, 22.1 with AWD in mostly highway driving. Front-drive 3.6 wagon averaged 21.8 mpg. VW requires premium-grade fuel for the 2.0T and recommends it for the V6.
| 2.0T sdn. w/Lux. Pkg. 2, auto. | 3.6 sdn w/Spt. Pkg. 1, nav. sys. | 3.6 wgn | AWD 3.6 sdn | Class Average |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.1 |
Test automatic-transmission 2.0Ts averaged 19.6 mpg overall, 26.9 in mostly highway use. Test averages for V6 sedans: 18.2-19.9 with front-drive, 22.1 with AWD in mostly highway driving. Front-drive 3.6 wagon averaged 21.8 mpg. VW requires premium-grade fuel for the 2.0T and recommends it for the V6.
Ride Quality
Firm, in the European tradition, with entire car reacting as a unit to bumps. Around town, sharp imperfections register with a jolt felt through seats. Reassuringly stable at highway speeds. Little evident difference between base and sport suspensions, 16- and 18-inch tires.
| 2.0T sdn. w/Lux. Pkg. 2, auto. | 3.6 sdn w/Spt. Pkg. 1, nav. sys. | 3.6 wgn | AWD 3.6 sdn | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.1 |
Firm, in the European tradition, with entire car reacting as a unit to bumps. Around town, sharp imperfections register with a jolt felt through seats. Reassuringly stable at highway speeds. Little evident difference between base and sport suspensions, 16- and 18-inch tires.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Steering firm, accurate, nicely weighted. Confident straightline tracking at highway speed. Good cornering grip, balance, especially with sport suspension, 18-inch tires. Quick acceleration from low speed in 3.6 triggers annoying torque steer. Fine stopping control, though some testers cited overly long brake pedal travel on some test cars.
| 2.0T sdn. w/Lux. Pkg. 2, auto. | 3.6 sdn w/Spt. Pkg. 1, nav. sys. | 3.6 wgn | AWD 3.6 sdn | Class Average |
| 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6.2 |
Steering firm, accurate, nicely weighted. Confident straightline tracking at highway speed. Good cornering grip, balance, especially with sport suspension, 18-inch tires. Quick acceleration from low speed in 3.6 triggers annoying torque steer. Fine stopping control, though some testers cited overly long brake pedal travel on some test cars.
Quietness
Good isolation of wind rush, though road noise evident on coarse surfaces, especially in wagon or with 18-inch tires. Rapid acceleration has 4-cyl growling, V6 purring, though V6 slightly rough at idle.
| 2.0T sdn. w/Lux. Pkg. 2, auto. | 3.6 sdn w/Spt. Pkg. 1, nav. sys. | 3.6 wgn | AWD 3.6 sdn | Class Average |
| 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6.2 |
Good isolation of wind rush, though road noise evident on coarse surfaces, especially in wagon or with 18-inch tires. Rapid acceleration has 4-cyl growling, V6 purring, though V6 slightly rough at idle.
Controls
Angle, location of speedometer, tachometer render them difficult to read for some testers. Climate controls too low for best access. Navigation system thankfully incorporates few audio, climate functions, but some programming steps seem illogical, and screen illegible in direct sunlight. Passat interior a puzzling mix of high-quality materials offset by budget-grade plastics and some dashboard panels that ring hollow instead of solid to the touch. One 2.0T test car suffered instrument panel buzzing, rattles.
| 2.0T sdn. w/Lux. Pkg. 2, auto. | 3.6 sdn w/Spt. Pkg. 1, nav. sys. | 3.6 wgn | AWD 3.6 sdn | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.7 |
Angle, location of speedometer, tachometer render them difficult to read for some testers. Climate controls too low for best access. Navigation system thankfully incorporates few audio, climate functions, but some programming steps seem illogical, and screen illegible in direct sunlight. Passat interior a puzzling mix of high-quality materials offset by budget-grade plastics and some dashboard panels that ring hollow instead of solid to the touch. One 2.0T test car suffered instrument panel buzzing, rattles.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Generous room. Manual tilt/telescope steering wheel standard, but not all testers find comfortable driving position. Some cite shape, support of seat cushions. Others complain of 2.0T's odd amalgam of manual control for fore/aft and cushion tilt, power for backrest recline. Good outward visibility.
| 2.0T sdn. w/Lux. Pkg. 2, auto. | 3.6 sdn w/Spt. Pkg. 1, nav. sys. | 3.6 wgn | AWD 3.6 sdn | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6.8 |
Generous room. Manual tilt/telescope steering wheel standard, but not all testers find comfortable driving position. Some cite shape, support of seat cushions. Others complain of 2.0T's odd amalgam of manual control for fore/aft and cushion tilt, power for backrest recline. Good outward visibility.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Plenty of knee clearance, but tight toe space beneath front seats. And taller passengers may want more head clearance. Wide-opening doors for fine entry/exit.
| 2.0T sdn. w/Lux. Pkg. 2, auto. | 3.6 sdn w/Spt. Pkg. 1, nav. sys. | 3.6 wgn | AWD 3.6 sdn | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.1 |
Plenty of knee clearance, but tight toe space beneath front seats. And taller passengers may want more head clearance. Wide-opening doors for fine entry/exit.
Cargo Room
Sedans' shielded trunklid hinges eat into cargo space. Trunk otherwise deep, wide, easy to load, enhanced by 60/40 split folding rear seatback with pass-through. Wagon's cargo bay nicely trimmed, has handy side storage pockets, but seatbacks don't fold fully flat. Plentiful, clever cabin storage includes small dashboard drawers, liter-bottle holders in front doors, cooled center console and glovebox, even an umbrella slot with drain in driver-side door.
| 2.0T sdn. w/Lux. Pkg. 2, auto. | 3.6 sdn w/Spt. Pkg. 1, nav. sys. | 3.6 wgn | AWD 3.6 sdn | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4.8 |
Sedans' shielded trunklid hinges eat into cargo space. Trunk otherwise deep, wide, easy to load, enhanced by 60/40 split folding rear seatback with pass-through. Wagon's cargo bay nicely trimmed, has handy side storage pockets, but seatbacks don't fold fully flat. Plentiful, clever cabin storage includes small dashboard drawers, liter-bottle holders in front doors, cooled center console and glovebox, even an umbrella slot with drain in driver-side door.
Value within Class
A carefully optioned Base or 2.0T model is the smart Passat choice, given steep prices for lavishly equipped versions. For example, the generously optioned 2.0T sedans we tested listed for about $31,000, the 3.6 sedans and wagons for $35,000-$37,000. Both prices are in premium-midsize-car territory, where, unlike Passat, the best entries have unassailable interior materials and something more than a 4-cyl as the base engine.
| 2.0T sdn. w/Lux. Pkg. 2, auto. | 3.6 sdn w/Spt. Pkg. 1, nav. sys. | 3.6 wgn | AWD 3.6 sdn | Class Average |
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6.3 |
A carefully optioned Base or 2.0T model is the smart Passat choice, given steep prices for lavishly equipped versions. For example, the generously optioned 2.0T sedans we tested listed for about $31,000, the 3.6 sedans and wagons for $35,000-$37,000. Both prices are in premium-midsize-car territory, where, unlike Passat, the best entries have unassailable interior materials and something more than a 4-cyl as the base engine.
Total Score
| 2.0T sdn. w/Lux. Pkg. 2, auto. | 3.6 sdn w/Spt. Pkg. 1, nav. sys. | 3.6 wgn | AWD 3.6 sdn | Class Average |
| 58 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 59.2 |
Scores for all Midsize Cars
| Low Score | 47 | |
| Average Score | 59 | |
| High Score | 69 |
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2007 Volkswagen Passat Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 02/02/2007
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| Base 4-door sedan, manual | $23,180 | $21,538 | $640 |
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| Base 4-door sedan, automatic | $24,255 | $22,611 | $640 |
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| Base 4-door wagon, manual | $24,370 | $22,637 | $640 |
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| Base 4-door wagon, automatic | $25,445 | $23,628 | $640 |
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| 2.0T 4-door sedan, manual | $24,180 | $22,461 | $640 |
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| 2.0T 4-door sedan, automatic | $25,255 | $23,534 | $640 |
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| 2.0T 4-door wagon, manual | $25,320 | $23,513 | $640 |
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| 2.0T 4-door wagon, automatic | $26,395 | $24,505 | $640 |
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| 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition 4-door sedan, automatic | $26,990 | $25,151 | $640 |
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| 3.6 4-door sedan, automatic | $30,180 | $27,997 | $640 |
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| 3.6 4-door wagon, automatic | $31,370 | $29,095 | $640 |
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| AWD 3.6 4-door sedan, automatic | $32,130 | $29,956 | $640 |
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| AWD 3.6 4-door wagon, automatic | $33,320 | $31,054 | $640 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Base
Powertrain
2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, hill-holder clutch (manual).
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor, daytime running lights, emergency inside trunklid release (sedan).
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/automatic climate control, interior air filter, power steering, tilt/telescope steering wheel, cruise control, vinyl upholstery, height-adjustable front bucket seats w/lumbar adjustment, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, heated power mirrors w/turn signals, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, digital clock, tachometer, trip computer, outside-temperature indicator, map lights, cooled glovebox and center console, variable-intermittent wipers, illuminated visor mirrors, cargo cover (wagon), rear defogger, rear wiper/washer (wagon), floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, roof rails (wagon), full-size spare tire, 215/55HR16 tires.
2.0T adds to Base:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front-seat power recliners and lumbar adjustment, trunk pass-through.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Alloy wheels.
2.0T Wolfsburg Edition adds to 2.0T:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, heated front seats, 12-way power driver seat, power sunroof, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, satellite radio, heated washer nozzles.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Fog lights, 235/45HR17 tires.
3.6 adds to 2.0T:
Powertrain
3.6-liter V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power sunroof, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, satellite radio.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
235/45HR17 tires, AWD adds: all-wheel drive.
Optional Equipment
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2.0T manual
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$1,775
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$1,600
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Power sunroof, heated front seats, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, satellite radio, heated washer jets.
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Luxury Equipment Pkg. 2
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2.0T
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$4,400
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$4,019
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Equipment Pkg. 1 plus dual-zone automatic climate controls, leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, 12-way power front seats, memory system (driver seat, mirrors), wood and aluminum interior trim, automatic day/night rearview mirror, universal garage door opener, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, fog lights.
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Sport Equipment Pkg. 2
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2.0T
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$5,450
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$4,980
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Equipment Pkg. 1 plus dual-zone automatic climate controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio and automatic transmission controls, leather upholstery, 12-way power front sport seats, memory system (driver seat, mirrors), automatic day/night rearview mirror, universal garage door opener, aluminum interior trim, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, fog lights, sport suspension, 235/40R18 tires.
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Luxury Equipment Pkg. 1
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3.6
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$3,250
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$2,970
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Rear-obstacle-detection system, leather upholstery, heated 12-way power front seats, memory system (front seats, mirrors), leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, wood and aluminum interior trim, dual-zone automatic climate controls, universal garage door opener, automatic day/night rearview mirror, rain-sensing wipers w/heated washer nozzles, rear sunshade (wagon), side sunshades, cargo net, automatic headlights, fog lights, 235/45R17 tires.
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Sport Equipment Pkg. 1
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3.6
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$4,030
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$3,681
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Rear-obstacle-detection system, leather upholstery, heated 12-way power front sport seats, memory system (front seats, mirrors), leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio and automatic-transmission controls, dual-zone automatic climate controls, universal garage door opener, automatic day/night rearview mirror, aluminum interior trim, rain-sensing wipers w/heated washer nozzles, rear sunshades (wagon), side sunshades, cargo net, automatic headlights, fog lights, sport suspension, 235/40R18 tires.
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Safety |
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Rear side airbags
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2.0T, 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition, 3.6, Base
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$350
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$310
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Navigation system
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2.0T, 2.0T Wolfsburg, 3.6
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$1,800
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$1,589
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Deletes in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer. Includes to glovebox-mounted 6-disc CD/MP3 changer or digital-media player connection. 2.0T requires Luxury Equipment Pkg. or Sport Equipment Pkg.
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Upgraded sound system
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2.0T, 3.6
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$1,000
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$883
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Requires an equipment pkg.
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iPod adapter
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2.0T, 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition, 3.6, Base
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$199
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$176
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NA w/navigation system.
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Adaptive cruise control
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3.6
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$975
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$861
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Requires Luxury Equipment Pkg. or Sport Equipment Pkg.
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Heated front seats
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2.0T, 3.6
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$225
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$199
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Rubber floormats
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2.0T, 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition, 3.6, Base
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$185
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$145
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Includes cargo mat.
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Rubber floormats and mud guards.
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2.0T, 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition, 3.6, Base
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$279
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$230
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Includes cargo mat.
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Steering-linked adaptive bi-xenon headlights
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2.0T, 3.6
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$950
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$839
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Requires Luxury Equipment Pkg. or Sport Equipment Pkg.
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Body cladding
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sedan
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$1,650
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$1,390
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Rear spoiler
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$479
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$310
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Mud guards
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2.0T, 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition, 3.6, Base
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$160
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$120
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LeMans alloy wheels
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2.0T
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$400
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$353
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Sedan includes 225/45HR17 tires. Wagon includes 235/45HR17 tires.
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Akiros alloy wheels
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Base, 2.0T
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$1,449
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$1,275
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Sedan includes 225/45HR17 tires. Wagon includes 235/45HR17 tires.
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Samarkand alloy wheels
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3.6
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$600
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$530
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2.0T
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$1,000
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$883
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2007 Volkswagen Passat Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Volkswagen Passat 4-door sedan | Volkswagen Passat 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 106.7 | 106.7 |
| Overall Length, in. | 188.2 | 188.0 |
| Overall Width, in. | 71.7 | 71.7 |
| Overall Height, in. | 58.0 | 59.7 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3305 | 3468 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 14.2 | 35.8 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.4 | 38.3 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.4 | 41.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 37.7 | 37.7 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| Turbocharged dohc I4 | dohc V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.0 /121 | 3.6 /219 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 200 @ 5100 | 280 @ 6200 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 207 @ 1800 | 265 @ 2750 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard |
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| 6-speed manual | 23/32 | --/-- |
| 6-speed automatic | 22/31 | 19/28 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Volkswagen Passat 4-door sedan | Volkswagen Passat 4-door wagon |
| Front Impact, Driver | 4 | 4 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 4 | 4 |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 | 4 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 | NA |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 4 | NA |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4/50,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 12/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 4/50,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
Germany
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
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Major Options: Package Number 1 Luxury (comfort seats with leather seating surfaces wood trim and leather, wrapped 4-spoke multi-function steering wheel, automatic headlights with coming home feature, fog lights, heated washer nozzles, exterior side mirrors with ambient lighting, dual zone Climatronic, Homelink, 12-way power driver and passenger seats with 3-position memory for driver seat and exterior mirror, heated front seats, self dimming rear view mirror, manual rear side sunshades, storage net in trunk, rain sensor) Dynaudio Sound System Consumer Guide® Fuel Economy: 21.82 mpg (what's this?) Problems During Test: None From The Back Seat Damon Bell Like others have noted, the wonky throttle response spoils this car. Even if the throttle lag were fixed, this car's $35,500 price tag will be a deal breaker for many. Ed Piotrowski Volkswagen says a fix is in the works to address this car's poor throttle response, and it won't come soon enough. At that time, this vehicle needs to be re-evaluated because this condition alone is enough for me to dissuade anyone from considering it. John Biel Near-luxury prices for a less-than-rewarding drive don't cut it, even with wagon utility. Mark Bilek Color me disappointed in Passat's around-town demeanor and price tag. It's a good car that's fun to drive on twisty roads, but that doesn't cut it any more. Volkswagen cut it's teeth in the U.S. market by offering value-priced European flavor. Passat doesn't offer value and the flavor, due to the terrible around-town throttle response, leaves a bad taste you your mouth. |
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