2006 Volkswagen Passat Review
Introduction
The 2006 Passat is manufactured in GERMANY for Volkswagen. It is Volkswagen's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $22,950 USD in 2006.
Passat Dimensions
The 2006 Passat has standard length of 188.20 inches and a width of 71.70 inches. The Passat rides 58.00 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.20 inches. Front headroom is 38.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Passat a turning radius of 35.80 inches. It uses 215/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 106.70 inches.
Drivetrain
The Passat comes standard with a 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 6-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3344 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO engine is rated at 22 - 23 miles/gallon city and 31 - 32 miles/gallon highway out of a 18.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Passat retails for $22,950 USD with a invoice price of $21,118 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $630 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Second Row Side Airbag, First Aid Kit, CD Changer, Front Heated Seat, Load Bearing Exterior Rack.
Exterior color choices include Candy White, Deep Black, Granite Green, Reflex Silver Metallic, Shadow Blue, United Gray with interior choices of Black Cloth Interior. The Passat seats 5 people with 41.40 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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