Test Vehicle: 2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L
Price of Test Vehicle: $36,415 (including a $615 destination charge; since raised to $630)
Engine Size and Type: 3.6-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 280 at 6,200 rpm
Engine Torque: 265 lb.-ft. at 2,750 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,829
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 19/28 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 20.3 mpg
Length: 188.2 inches
Width: 71.7 inches
Wheelbase: 106.7 inches
Height: 58.0 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 41.4/37.7 inches
Head room (front/rear): 38.4/37.8 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 14.2 cubic feet
Competitors: Acura TL, Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Buick Lucerne, Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Ford Fusion, Ford Five Hundred, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Azera, Infiniti G35, Jaguar X-Type, Kia Amanti, Lexus IS, Lincoln Zephyr, Mazda 6, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercury Milan, Mercury Montego, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G6, Saab 9-3, Saab 9-5, Saturn Aura, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, Volvo S40, Volvo S60 Photos by Ron Perry
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