Snapshot
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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City:
17
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27
Highway:
24
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38
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Available Engines:
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134-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (diesel)
170-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (premium)
190-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 (premium)
270-hp, 4.0-liter W-8 (premium)
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| Available Transmissions: |
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD
6-speed manual w/OD
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New or Notable
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 What We Like
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 What We Don't
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| • | Turbocharged four-cylinder or V-6 engine | | • | 4Motion all-wheel drive available | | • | Sedan and wagon body styles | | • | Electronic Stability Program available | | • | Unique engine in Passat W8 | | • | New diesel engine |
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| + | Ride comfort | | + | Quietness | | + | Automatic-transmission response | | + | Seat comfort | | + | Handling and stability |
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| - | Engine noise with four-cylinder | | - | Seat-adjustment controls | | - | Price of Passat W8 | | - | Diesel-engine performance |
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Vehicle Summary
Volkswagen’s midsize sedan and wagon come in quite a few varieties to suit buyer tastes, and they are available with a choice of engines and all-wheel drive. A new TDI (diesel) engine arrived during the 2004 model year. The top-of-the-line Passat W8 costs considerably more but yields compelling performance along with all the regular Passat virtues.
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