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2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6

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Best in Class

Best in class

Most safety equipment, starting price, available technology options, luxury features

Fuel Economy

Highway

26MPG

City

17MPG

Combined

20MPG

Safety

Overall safety rating

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning

Automatic climate control

Rear vents

Second row

Airbags

Airbag deactivation

Occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

Dual

Side airbags

Front

Side curtain airbags

Rear

Audio System

In-Dash CD

6 disc

Radio

AM/FM

Brakes

ABS

4-wheel

Front brake type

Ventilated disc

Rear brake type

Disc

Comfort Features

Armrests

Rear center with pass-thru

Floor mat material

Carpet

Floor mats

Front

Convenience Features

Center console

Front console with storage

Multi-function remote

Trunk release

Power outlet(s)

Front

Reading lights

Front

Steering wheel

Tilt and telescopic

Storage

Cooled compartment

Instrumentation

Gauge

Tachometer

Warnings and reminders

Low fuel level

Lights

Mirrors

Side mirror adjustments

Power

Side mirrors

Integrated turn signals

Roof

Moonroof / Sunroof

One-touch open/close

Safety

Active head restraints

Dual front

Seatbelts

Rear seatbelts

Center 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments

Height

Driver seat power adjustments

2

Front headrests

2

Front seat type

Bucket

Passenger seat manual adjustments

Height

Rear headrests

Adjustable

Rear seat folding

Split

Rear seat type

Bench

Upholstery

Vinyl

Security

Anti-theft system

Alarm

Stability and Traction

Suspension

Front struts

MacPherson

Front suspension classification

Independent

Rear suspension classification

Independent

Rear suspension type

Multi-link

Tires and Rims

Spare tire mount location

Inside

Spare tire size

Full-size

Tire speed rating

H

Tire type

All season

Wheel locks

Front and rear

Windows

Front wipers

Intermittent

Window defogger

Rear

ABS

4-wheel

MP3 Player

x

Drive Type

Drive type

FWD

Fuel Tanks

Fuel tank volume

18.5 gal

Interior Dimensions

Cargo volume

14.2 cu ft

Passenger volume

96.3 cu ft

Measurements of Size and Shape

Front track

61.1 in

Ground clearance

5.2 in

Height

58 in

Length

188.2 in

Rear track

61.1 in

Wheelbase

106.7 in

Width

71.7 in

Measurements of Weight

Curb weight

3344 tons

Gross vehicle weight rating

4753 lbs

Performance Specifications

Acceleration

6.6 seconds

Turning circle

35.8 ft

Seating

Head room in front

38.4 in

Head room in rear

37.8 in

Leg room in front

41.4 in

Leg room in rear

37.7 in

Maximum seating

5

Seating rows

2

Shoulder room in front

55.7 in

Shoulder room in rear

54.6 in

Standard seating

5

Truck Specifications

Maximum payload

1409 lbs

Wheels and Tires

Rear tire type

235/45R17 H

Rear wheel diameter

17.0 x 7.0 in

Tire type

235/45R17 H

Wheel diameter

17.0 x 7.0 in

Safety Equipment

2-wheel ABS

Not Available

4-wheel ABS

Standard

Brake assist

Standard

Daytime running lights

Standard

Electronic stability control

Standard

Electronic traction control

Standard

Front driver airbags

Standard

Front passenger airbags

Standard

Rollover stability control

Not Available

Side curtain airbags

Standard

Side impact airbags

Standard

Tire pressure monitoring system

Standard

Auto Pacific

Vehicle Satisfaction Award: Passenger Cars

b

Cars.com

Best Bet: Passenger Cars

b

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Top Safety Pick Silver - Midsize Cars

b

Intellichoice

Highest Retained Value

b

Lowest Repair Cost

b

J.D. Power and Associates

Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study: Top Models in Segment

b

Kelley Blue Book

Best Redesigned Vehicle: Finalist

b

Motor Trend

Car of the Year: Contender

b

Engine

The equipped engine used in this test.

3L NA V6 double overhead cam (DOHC) 24V

Transmission

The equipped transmission used in this test.

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

Fuel Type

Type of fuel used during EPA testing (values provided by EPA).

Gasoline

Sales Area

The region where this vehicle is sold. No longer in use as of model year 2008

Federal and California

Under-Hood ID

Identifier placed on under-hood engine/transmissions stickers by the EPA.

6VWXV03.6246

Air Pollution Score

0-10 Air Pollution Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle

6

Greenhouse Gas Score

0-10 Greenhouse Gas Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle.

6

Smartway

"Yes" indicates "Smartway" vehicle, and "Elite" indicates "Smartway Elite" vehicle.

EliteElite

Basic

New Car Basic Warranty

48 months, 50,000 miles

Drivetrain/Powertrain

Powertrain

60 months, 60,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

Roadside Assistance

48 months, Unlimited miles

Rust

Corrosion

144 months, Unlimited miles

Recalls

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR 2007-01-12 06V470000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM 2007-01-12 06V472000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 2005-12-07 05V540000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 2018-06-26 17V509000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE 2017-03-10 16V079000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE 2018-04-30 18V247000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE 2024-12-04 24V834000