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2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Road Test

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Khatir Soltani
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Specifications:

Price Range (2.0T MSRP): $29,950 - $39,300
Price as Tested (MSRP): $39,300
Body Type: 4-door sedan
Layout: front engine, FWD
Engine: 200 hp, 207 lb-ft of torque, 2.0L, 16-valve DOHC I-4 direct injection turbo
Transmission: 6-spd automatic w/Tiptronic
Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, BA
Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 4,765 / 1,820 / 1,472 / 2,709 mm (188.2 / 71.1 / 58.0 / 106.7 in)
Curb Weight: 1520 kg (3,344 lbs)
Tires: 215/55R16
Trunk: 565 L (20.0 cu ft)
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 10.8 / 7.1 L/100 km (22 / 33 mpg)
Observed Fuel Economy: 10.1 L/100 km (23 mpg)
Warranty (mo/km): 60/100,000 km comprehensive
Competitors: Acura TSX / TL, Audi A3 Sportback / A4, BMW 3-Series / 5-Series, Buick Allure, Chevrolet Epica / Malibu / Impala, Chrysler Sebring / 300, Dodge Charger, Ford Taurus / Five Hundred, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata / XG 350, Kia Magentis / Amanti, Lexus ES330/IS250, Mazda6, Mitsubishi Galant, Mercedes-Benz C-Class / E-Class, Nissan Altima / Maxima, Toyota Camry / Avalon, Volvo S40 / S60
Website: www.vw.ca

Note:Many thanks to Cedarbrae Volkswagen for lending us the Passat 2.0T ahead of press cars being available. Tel: 416-438-1900
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Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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