2015 VW PASSAT

2015 Volkswagen Passat Description

Equipment

Electromechanical power steering with variable assistance and active returnPower-operated side mirrors with integrated turn signals4-corner independent suspension with front MacPherson struts, 4-link rear suspension and stabilizer barsWindow diversity antennaWindshield wipers, variable intermittent

Lighting

Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home featureHalogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lensesDaytime Running Lights (DRL)

Wheels/ tires

16" steel wheels with wheel covers 16" all-season tires 215/60 R16 95T

Convenience

Blinker control stalk with lane change featureClimatic™ manual single-zone climate control with pollen filterHeight-adjustable and telescoping steering columnMulti-function steering wheelAnalog clockCruise controlPower windows with pinch protection; front windows with automatic 1-touch feature, operable from driver's sideThree 12V power outlets (front/rear center consoles, cargo area)Visor vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger 2 radio-frequency remote transmitter key fobs with lock, unlock, trunk release, and panic buttonDual front reading lights

Seating

Cloth seating surfacesFront center armrest with storage compartmentFront seats, 6-way manually adjustableFront comfort seatsDriver’s seat adjustable lumbar support60/40-split folding rear seat

Storage

Carpeted trunk with tie-down hooks in cargo areaFront and rear door storage pockets4 cupholders; 2 front and 2 rear

Technology

AUX-in for portable audio playersBluetooth® with audio streaming with compatible devicesSound system with MP3- and WMA-compatible CD player, AM/FM radio

Trim

Titan gray interior trimTrunk compartment loading edge protection

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Equipment

Electromechanical power steering with variable assistance and active returnPower-operated side mirrors with integrated turn signals4-corner independent suspension with front MacPherson struts, 4-link rear suspension and stabilizer barsWindow diversity antennaWindshield wipers, variable intermittent

Lighting

Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home featureHalogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lensesDaytime Running Lights (DRL)

Wheels/ tires

16" steel wheels with wheel covers 16" all-season tires 215/60 R16 95T

Convenience

Blinker control stalk with lane change featureClimatic™ manual single-zone climate control with pollen filterHeight-adjustable and telescoping steering columnMulti-function steering wheelAnalog clockCruise controlPower windows with pinch protection; front windows with automatic 1-touch feature, operable from driver's sideThree 12V power outlets (front/rear center consoles, cargo area)Visor vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger 2 radio-frequency remote transmitter key fobs with lock, unlock, trunk release, and panic buttonDual front reading lights

Seating

Cloth seating surfacesFront center armrest with storage compartmentFront seats, 6-way manually adjustableFront comfort seatsDriver’s seat adjustable lumbar support60/40-split folding rear seat

Storage

Carpeted trunk with tie-down hooks in cargo areaFront and rear door storage pockets4 cupholders; 2 front and 2 rear

Technology

AUX-in for portable audio playersBluetooth® with audio streaming with compatible devicesSound system with MP3- and WMA-compatible CD player, AM/FM radio

Trim

Titan gray interior trimTrunk compartment loading edge protection

Active

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)Brake override systemElectronic Stability Control (ESC), including Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)Engine Braking Assist (EBA)Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)

Passive

Anti-intrusion side door beamsAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR)Crash-optimized pedal controlsSide Curtain Protection® head airbags, front and rearFront safety belts, height-adjustable, with pretensioners and load limitersLATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor pointsPassenger Occupant Detection (PODS)Reinforced safety cage constructionSafety belt Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) for all seating positionsSteering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impact3-point safety belts for all seating positions

Additional

Child safety locks on rear doorsAnti-theft alarm system with Immobilizer theft-deterrent systemDriver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint systemIntelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)Tire

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Equipment

Electromechanical power steering with variable assistance and active returnPower-operated side mirrors with integrated turn signals4-corner independent suspension with front MacPherson struts, 4-link rear suspension and stabilizer barsWindow diversity antennaWindshield wipers, variable intermittent

Lighting

Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home featureHalogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lensesDaytime Running Lights (DRL)

Wheels/ tires

16" steel wheels with wheel covers 16" all-season tires 215/60 R16 95T

Convenience

Blinker control stalk with lane change featureClimatic™ manual single-zone climate control with pollen filterHeight-adjustable and telescoping steering columnMulti-function steering wheelAnalog clockCruise controlPower windows with pinch protection; front windows with automatic 1-touch feature, operable from driver's sideThree 12V power outlets (front/rear center consoles, cargo area)Visor vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger 2 radio-frequency remote transmitter key fobs with lock, unlock, trunk release, and panic buttonDual front reading lights

Seating

Cloth seating surfacesFront center armrest with storage compartmentFront seats, 6-way manually adjustableFront comfort seatsDriver’s seat adjustable lumbar support60/40-split folding rear seat

Storage

Carpeted trunk with tie-down hooks in cargo areaFront and rear door storage pockets4 cupholders; 2 front and 2 rear

Technology

AUX-in for portable audio playersBluetooth® with audio streaming with compatible devicesSound system with MP3- and WMA-compatible CD player, AM/FM radio

Trim

Titan gray interior trimTrunk compartment loading edge protection

Active

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)Brake override systemElectronic Stability Control (ESC), including Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)Engine Braking Assist (EBA)Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)

Passive

Anti-intrusion side door beamsAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR)Crash-optimized pedal controlsSide Curtain Protection® head airbags, front and rearFront safety belts, height-adjustable, with pretensioners and load limitersLATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor pointsPassenger Occupant Detection (PODS)Reinforced safety cage constructionSafety belt Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) for all seating positionsSteering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impact3-point safety belts for all seating positions

Additional

Child safety locks on rear doorsAnti-theft alarm system with Immobilizer theft-deterrent systemDriver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint systemIntelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

ENGINE

Type1.8L inline four cylinder, 16V,turbocharged/ intercooledBore3.25 inStroke3.31 inDisplacement110 cu inCompression Ratio9.6:1Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm170 hp @ 6200 rpmMaximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm184 lb-ft @ 1.500-4.750Fuel RequirementRegular unleaded (approved up to E15)

ENGINE DESIGN

ArrangementFront mounted, transverseCylinder BlockCast ironCrankshaftCast iron, five main bearingsCylinder HeadAluminum alloy, crossflowValvetrainDouble overhead camshaft, chaindriven with automatic tensioner, fourvalves per cylinder, maintenance-freehydraulic lifters, variable intake timingCooling SystemWater-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan

DRIVETRAIN

Driven Wheels Front-wheel drive 1st Gear 3.78 2nd Gear 2.12 3rd Gear 1.27 4th Gear 0.86 5th Gear 0.66 Reverse 3.65 Final 3.80

CAPACITIES

Engine Oil6.76 qtFuel Tank18.5 gal

STEERING

Type Rack and pinion: electric power assist Turns (lock to lock) 3.01 Turning Circle (curb to curb) 36.4 ft Ratio 16.4 : 1

INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE

EPA ClassSedanSeating CapacityFivePassenger Volume102.0 cu ftCargo Volume15.9 cu ftFront Volume53.5 cu ftFront Headroom38,3 inFront Shoulder Room56.9 inFront Legroom42.4 inRear Volume48.8 cu ftRear Headroom37.8 inRear Shoulder Room57.0 inRear Legroom39.1 in

BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION

Type Unitary construction, two solid mountedsubframes Body Material Steel stampings Front Suspension Strut-type with lower control arms, coilsprings, telescopic dampers, anti-rollbar Rear Suspension Multilink with coil springs, telescopicdampers, anti-roll bar Brakes Power assisted, dual circuit, 12.3 x 1.0-in vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-insolid rear discs Anti-lock braking system Standard, all four wheels, threechannelwith electronic brake pressure Stability Control Standard Electronic Stability Control Parking Brake Mechanical Wheels/Tires 16-inch x 6.5J steel wheels with 215/60 R16 95T, all-season tires Drag Coefficient 0.29

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase110.4 inFront Track62.1 inRear Track61.0 inLength191.6 inWidth72.2 inHeight58.5 inGround Clearance5.4 in

WEIGHTS

Curb weight3230 lbsGvwr4453 lbsPayload1129 lbs

FUEL CONSUMPTION

City MPG24 mpgHighway MPG35 mpgPressure Monitoring System (TPMS)