The Volkswagen Passat has been a favorite among shoppers looking for a little more luxury
and style in their midsize family sedan.

Safety features in the Volkswagen Passat are impressive, including eight airbags, Anti-brake locking system (ABS) and electronic stabilisation programme (ESP).

The top end VW Passat for India will feature additional features such as front seats with electronic 12-way adjustment, rear and front parking sensors, bi-Zenon headlights with self-cleaning system, electric sliding/tilting glass roof, anti-theft warning system and a multi-function steering wheel with operating facility for gear change. Top speed claimed for the Volswagen Passat versions in India is 209 kmph, while the car would reach 0-100 kmph in 9.8 seconds.

Engine

• Type     Inline Four-cylinder spark-ignition engine with fuel straight injection, exhaust turbocharger   with intercooler, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts (DOHC)

• Bore     3.2 in (82.5 mm)

• Stroke     3.7 in (92.8 mm)

• Displacement     121 in3 (1,984 cm3)

Performance

• 0-60 mph (Manual/Automatic)     7.4 seconds (estimated)

• Top Speed (Manual/Automatic)     130 mph1 (estimated)

Engine Design

• Arrangement     Front mounted, transversal

• Cylinder Block     Cast iron

• Crank Shaft     Forged steel, five main bearings

• Cylinder Head     Aluminum alloy

• Valve Train     DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters

• Cooling System     Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan

• Lubrication     Gear pump, pressurized, full flow with oil cooler

Electrical System

• Alternator - V/A     14 volts (140 amp)

• Battery - V/Ah     12 volts (60amp x h)

Steering

• Type     Electromechanical power steering, dual-pinion

• Turns (lock to lock)     3

• Turning Circle (curb to curb)     35.8 ft (10.9 m)

• Ratio     16.4:1

Body, Chassis and Suspension

• Type     Unitized construction, bolt-on fenders, fully galvanized

• Front Suspension     McPherson concept with triangular wishbones, coil springs,telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

• Rear Suspension     Four-link independent rear suspension with telescopic shock absorber arrangement, weight optimized anti-roll bar. Axle acoustically decoupled from body.