2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Wolfsburg

• Fuel Consumption: City: 24 mpg
• Fuel Consumption: Highway: 34 mpg
• Remote power door locks
• Power windows
• Cruise control
• 4-wheel ABS Brakes
• Front Ventilated disc brakes
• 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
• Passenger Airbag
• Side airbag
• Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity
• Audio system security
• Digital Audio Input
• In-Dash single CD player
• Audio system memory card slot
• MP3 player
• SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite Radio
• Radio Data System
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio(TM)
• Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
• Total Number of Speakers: 6
• Intercooled Turbo
• Braking Assist
• ABS and Driveline Traction Control
• Stability control
• Privacy glass: Light
• Silver aluminum rims
• Wheel Diameter: 16
• Wheel Width: 6.5
• Leather steering wheel trim
• Leather shift knob trim
• Metal-look dash trim
• Metal-look door trim
• Metal-look center console trim
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Auxilliary engine cooler
• Tachometer
• Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 9.5 s
• Power remote driver mirror adjustment
• Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
• Turn signal in mirrors
• Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
• Compass
• Daytime running lights
• Driver and passenger heated-cushion, driver and passenger heated-seatback
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Car-Net satellite communications
• Power remote trunk release
• Front reading lights
• Leatherette seat upholstery
• Bucket front seats
• Rear bench
• Fold forward seatback rear seats
• Rear seats center armrest
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Speed-proportional electric power steering
• Suspension class: Regular
• Interior air filtration
• Manual front air conditioning
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Remote activated exterior entry lights
• Max cargo capacity: 16 cu.ft.
• Vehicle Emissions: PZEV
• Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
• Fuel Capacity: 18.5 gal.
• Instrumentation: Low fuel level
• Clock: Analog
• Headlights off auto delay
• Dusk sensing headlights
• Coil front spring
• Regular front stabilizer bar
• Independent front suspension classification
• Strut front suspension
• Four-wheel Independent Suspension

Model Highlights

The 2014 Passat features the choice of three engines. 1.8T Passats come with a 170-horsepower, 1.8L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, offered either with a standard 5-speed manual gearbox or optional 6-speed automatic. TDI-equipped models get a 140-hp turbo-diesel 4-cylinder engine, while top-of-the-range 3.6L V6-equipped Passats step up to a 280-horsepower, 3.6L 'VR6' 6-cylinder engine. Both the TDI and VR6 engines come only with a 6-speed dual clutch DSG automatic transmission that can pull of remarkably quick shifts. The 1.8L, new for 2014, is intended to save fuel while maintaining the level of performance buyers are used to. It manages 28 mpg combined, two better than last year's 2.5L 5-cylinder engine. The VR6 is the performance pick of the lineup; it's especially strong, smooth and responsive. But the TDI has the potential to put smiles on lots of faces; with an EPA highway fuel economy rating of 43 mpg and an astonishing 236 pound-feet of peak torque, which means this engine also has power to making highway passing and long uphill grades seem easy. The new Passat's large cabin is spacious and feels airy, enhanced by an instrument panel that is designed to yield much of the space to the driver and front seat passenger. The backseat is very generously sized--with enough headroom and legroom for most adults--and getting in and out is easy. Across the model line, the Passat comes with a 60/40-split folding rear seatback. The S model, which starts at $20,895, comes better-equipped than many of the competition's base models. A Bluetooth hands-free interface, air conditioning, remote locking, power accessories, a trip computer, steering-wheel controls and a 6-speaker CD sound system are all standard. The SE model adds leatherette upholstery, a power driver's seat, heated front seats, power heated side mirrors, an upgraded sound system with touch screen and 17-inch alloy wheels. SEL models bring a much more upscale look and feel with footwell lighting, added chrome trim, sport seats, a backseat ski pass-through and a navigation system. The SEL Premium model gets fog lamps, seat memory settings, push-button start and full leather upholstery. Top 3.6 SE and SEL models also get a sunroof and chrome-tipped dual exhaust system in addition to the SEL Premium equipment. All Passat models include six standard airbags--including side-curtain airbags that cover front and rear occupants--plus standard electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes and hydraulic brake assist.