Article From Motor Trend Magazine
2006 Motor Trend COTY Contender: 2006 Volkswagen Passat
| 2006 Volkswagen Passat |
| Base price range | $23,565-$32,515 |
| As-tested price | $35,815 (3.6L FWD) |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, FWD/AWD, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan |
| Engine | 3.6L/280-hp/265 lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Curb weight, f/r dist | 3624 lb (59/41%) |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
| Length x width x height | 188.2 x 71.7 x 58.0 in |
| 0-60 mph | 5.9 sec |
| Quarter mile | 14.4 sec @ 100.6 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 126 ft |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.83 g avg |
| 600-foot slalom | 65.0 mph avg |
| MT figure eight | 27.2 sec @ 0.64 g avg |
| EPA city/hwy fuel economy | 19/28 mpg |
| To sum up | For $35,815, you'd expect more |