2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S Automatic

• Fuel Consumption: City: 25 mpg
• Fuel Consumption: Highway: 38 mpg
• Remote power door locks
• Power windows
• Cruise controls on steering wheel
• 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
• AM/FM stereo
• Radio Data System
• 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
• Urethane steering wheel trim
• Urethane shift knob trim
• Metal-look dash trim
• Metal-look door trim
• Metal-look center console trim
• Video Monitor Location: Front
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Auxilliary engine cooler
• Tachometer
• Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 9.1 s
• Power remote driver mirror adjustment
• Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
• Turn signal in mirrors
• Dual vanity mirrors
• Compass
• Daytime running lights
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Power remote trunk release
• Cloth 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
• Automatic front air conditioning
• Dual front air conditioning zones
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Remote activated exterior entry lights
• Cargo area light
• Max cargo capacity: 16 cu.ft.
• Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
• 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
• Coil rear spring
• Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular
• Independent rear suspension

Model Highlights

The 2016 Passat features the choice of three engines. 1.8T-powered Passats come with a 170-horsepower, turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or optional 6-speed automatic. Top-of-the-range 3.6L V6-equipped Passats come with a 280-horsepower "VR6" engine. The VR6 engine comes only with a 6-speed dual-clutch DSG automatic transmission that can pull off remarkably quick shifts. The 1.8L model is intended to save fuel while maintaining the level of performance buyers are used to. It manages 28 mpg combined, two better than the old 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that came in pre-2014 vehicles. The VR6 is the performance pick of the lineup; it's especially strong, smooth and responsive. The 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 comes better-equipped than many of the competition's base models. A Bluetooth hands-free interface, rearview camera, 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 touchscreen and 17-inch alloy wheels. The new R-Line trim features special exterior appearance items, plus 19-inch alloy wheels and a leather steering wheel and shift lever. 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. Available advanced safety technologies include a lane departure warning, frontal collision warning with emergency braking and a blind-spot monitor.