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Variants
1.8 TSI 152
1.8 TSI 160
1.8 TSI 160 DSG
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5 4motion
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5 DSG
2.0 TDI 140 DSG
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 4motion DSG
2.0 TDI 170 DSG
2.0 TSI 200
2.0 TSI 200 AT
3.6 4motion DSG
1.8 110hp
1.8 125hp
1.8 130hp
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0D 115hp
2.0D 115hp AT
2.0D 90hp
2.0D 130hp
2.0D 130hp AT
2.2D
2.5
2.5 AT
3.0
ST
FWD
AWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
532 L / 18.8 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
600 L / 21.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
76.0 L / 20.1 gal
Passengers
4
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/55 R18
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
12.5 m / 41.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Coupe
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
1429 mm / 56.3 in
1562 mm / 61.5 in
Size | Length
4799 mm / 188.9 in
4731 mm / 186.3 in
5126 mm / 201.8 in
Size | Width
1855 mm / 73.0 in
1812 mm / 71.3 in
1892 mm / 74.5 in
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
1633.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
1636.0 mm / 64.4 in
Wheel Size
16 in
18 in
Wheelbase
2711 mm / 106.7 in
2754 mm / 108.4 in
2868 mm / 112.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.3

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine
Duratec 35 (Cyclone)
Engine | Bore
92.5 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.3 cu-in / 3496.0 cc
Engine | Power
263.0 hp / 196.1 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Redline
6700 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.7 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
338 Nm / 249.3 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2007 ~ 2009

Reviews

Neofiliac score
41%
16%
21%
Pros
  • More upscale than the B6/B7 Passat
  • Interesting VR6 engine
  • Rather spacious
  • Moved up in size class compared to Gen4
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible DSG reliability
  • Some unreliable I4 petrol engines
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with basic suspension setup
  • Lack of refinement
  • Uninspiring exterior and interior
  • Poor handling
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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