Volkswagen Passat (B6)
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Volkswagen Passat (B6/B7)
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Overview
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Manufacturer
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Also called
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Volkswagen Magotan (FAW-VW)
Volkswagen Variant
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Production
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2005–2010 (B6)
2010-present (B7)
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Model years
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2006-2010 (B6)
2011-present (B7)
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Assembly
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Emden, Germany
Mosel/Zwickau, Germany
Kaluga, Russia
Aurangabad, India (CKD)
Luanda, Angola (VW/Ancar)
Solomonovo, Ukraine (Eurocar)
Changchun, China (FAW-VW)
Pekan, Malaysia (DRB-HICOM)
(B7)
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Designer
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Robert Lešnik
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Body
and chassis
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Class
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Large family car
Mid-size car
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Body style
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4-door saloon/sedan
5-door estate/wagon
4-door coupé (Passat CC)
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Layout
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Front engine,
front-wheel drive or
4motion four-wheel drive
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Platform
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Volkswagen Group A5 PQ46
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Related
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Volkswagen Golf Mk6
Volkswagen Tiguan
SEAT Leon
SEAT Toledo
SEAT Altea
Škoda Octavia
Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit/GTI,
Volkswagen Jetta
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Powertrain
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Engine
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Petrol
engines:
1.4 L I4 TFSI
1.6 L I4
1.6 L I4 FSI
1.8 L I4 TSI
2.0 L I4 FSI
2.0 L I4 TSI
3.2 L VR6 FSI
3.6 L VR6 FSI;
Diesel
engines:
1.6 L I4 TDI
1.9 L I4 TDI;
2.0 L I4 TDI;
CNG/petrol
bivalent:
1.4 L I4 TSI EcoFuel
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Transmission
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5-speed manual,
6-speed manual,
6-speed DSG automatic
7-speed DSG automatic
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Dimensions
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Wheelbase
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2005-2010: 2,709 mm (106.65 in)
2011-Present: 2,711 mm (106.73 in)
FAW-VW
Magotan B7: 2,812
mm (110.71 in)
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Length
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Sedan:
2005-08: 188.2 in (4,780 mm)
2009-2010: 187.6 in (4,765 mm)
2011-Present: 4,769 mm (187.76
in)
FAW-VW Magotan B7: 4,865 mm
(191.54 in)
Wagon:
2005-2010: 188.0 in (4,775 mm)
2011-Present: 4,771 mm (187.83
in)
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Width
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1,820 mm (71.7 in)
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Height
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2005-2010:
Sedan: 58.0 in (1,473 mm)
Wagon: 59.7 in (1,516 mm)
2011-Present:
Sedan: 1,490 mm (58.66 in)
2011-Present: 1,536 mm (60.47
in)
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Chronology
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Predecessor
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The Volkswagen B6 Passat debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2005, and launched in Europe in the summer of 2005. The B6 Passat no longer shared its platform with Audi's equivalent model (the Audi A4), and is instead based on a long-wheelbase version of the platform used by the fifth-generation Golf (called Rabbit in the United States & Canada), and its sedan equivalent, the fifth-generation Volkswagen Jetta, and therefore seeing a return to a transverse engine compared to the longitundinal layout of its predecessor. Confusingly, although this model is referred to as the "B6" (or "Typ 3C") Passat it has minimal commonality with the "B6" (Typ 8E) Audi A4, which was based on its own unique platform when it was launched in 2001.
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%2Bsedan%2C%2BAustralia%2Bfront%2Bview.jpg "Volkswagen Passat (B6) sedan, Australia")
%2Bsedan%2C%2BAustralia%2Brear%2Bview.jpg "Volkswagen Passat (B6) sedan, Australia")
%2B2.0%2BTDI%2Bwagon%2C%2BAustralia.jpg "Volkswagen Passat (B6) 2.0 TDI wagon, Australia")
On the four-wheel drive version, called 4motion, the transverse-engine platform dictated a switch from the Torsen centre differential of the B5, to the Haldex Traction multi-plate clutch. The change to the Haldex system also changes the handling closer to a front-wheel drive car, with better fuel economy claimed. Compared to the Torsen, the Haldex can direct torque more unequally to the front wheels (from 100:0 to 50:50 front-to-rear bias), thus providing a wider bias range than the 75:25 to 25:75 of the B5 Passat. Haldex is a reactive-type system, behaving as a front-wheel-drive vehicle until slippage is detected, at which point up to a maximum of 50% of the torque can be transmitted to the rear axle. See the Audi-related quattro (four wheel drive system) article for more information.
Fuel Stratified Injection is used in nearly every petrol engined version of the Passat, ranging from 1.6 to 3.6 litres (the 1.6 litre DOHC can reach 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 11.5 seconds, and 200 km/h (124.3 mph) for manual transmission versions), but the multi-valve 2.0 litre Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) I4 diesel is the most sought after version in Europe (available in both 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) and 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) variants). In the U.S. market, a 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) 2.0 litre turbocharged I4 is the base engine, or a 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) 3.6 litre VR6 engine as the upgrade, with six-speed manual (only available on the base 2.0 T model) and automatic transmissions. As of the 2009 model year, the VR6 engine and 4motion option were no longer available in the US on the Passat sedan and wagon, but are available on the Passat CC.
In China, the PQ46 Passat was released by FAW-Volkswagen (FAW-VWVolkswagen Group China subsidiary FAW-Volkswagen (FAW-VW) as the Magotan, after Volkswagen's other joint venture in China, Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive (SVW) had decided to continue using the B5 platform for the Passat and the Passat Lingyu (long-wheelbase Passat). Since August 2010 the wagon version of Passat B6 will be offered in China, which is a fully imported model. But this car is simply called Volkswagen Variant in China, in order not to refer the name "Passat" or "Magotan".
Passat Estate TSI EcoFuel concept (2008)
It is a concept vehicle capable of using natural gas or conventional petrol fuel. It includes a 1.4-litre TSI 150 PS engine featuring both a supercharger and a turbocharger operating sequentially, 22 kg capacity natural gas tank mounted beneath the boot floor and 31-litre petrol tank.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2008 Geneva Motor Show.
Production version went on sale at the end of 2008 in mainland Europe, for saloon and estate versions of the Passat.
Passat R36
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At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, Volkswagen launched the 'R line' R36, created by Volkswagen Individual GmbH.
The R36 uses a 3.6 litre VR6 engine rated 300 PS (221 kW; 296 bhp) and 350 Nm (258 lbft) of torque, which pushes the saloon and Variant (estate/wagon) to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 5.6 and 5.8 seconds respectively. The name "R36" is derived from the engine displacement, 3.6-litres.
The R36 has many distinguishing features over the other Passat siblings, such as a redesigned front and rear spoilers, 18" Omanyt aluminium alloy wheels, 20 mm (0.8 in) lower suspension, 'R' engraved stainless steel pedals, 'R' imprinted sport leather seats, Bi-Xenon headlights, and twin rear muffler tailpipes.
In July 2008, Volkswagen launched the R36 version in the Middle East.
Passat CC
Main article: Volkswagen Passat CC
The CC ("Comfort Coupé") is a 4-door "coupé" version of the Passat. It debuted at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Originally aimed at competing with the similarly styled Mercedes CLS, the Passat CC intends to be more stylish and luxurious than the previously released Passat B6. In the U.S., the name "Passat" was dropped, and the car is being sold as "CC".[8] Some options specific to the CC include hands-free parking, lane-departure prevention, intelligent cruise control, and adaptive suspension. Engines offered in the CC mirror those of the regular Passat, with options of the base 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder, or the optional 3.6 liter V-6, which includes 4-motion all wheel drive. Although the CC is marketed as a more luxurious Passat B6, it comes in with a lower price tag. While the MSRP of a Passat B6 is $29,300, the CC comes with a base price of $27,100.
The Chinese-made CC was released by FAW-VW on July 15, 2010. Two engine options are provided: 1.8T and 2.0T.
As in North America, the Passat CC will from the 2012 facelift drop the Passat name in Europe and be called Volkswagen CC.
2010 facelift (Passat B7)
.jpg "2011 Volkswagen Passat 118TSI wagon (Australia)") |
| 2011 Volkswagen Passat 118TSI wagon (Australia) |
The B6 Passat was facelifted by Klaus Bischoff and Walter de Silva, and was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September 2010. Although designated "B7", the car is not an all-new model. The facelift resulted in new external body panels except for the roof and glasshouse, with the prominent changes to the grille and headlights. Overall height and width dimensions are unchanged from the B6 Passat, while length increases by 4 mm. New features include a fatigue detection system and an automatic "city emergency braking" system. It arrived at dealerships in December 2010.
The interior featured minor detail changes from the B6, although the basic dashboard design remain unchanged.
In India, the B6 version is supposed to be replaced with B7 version. Also the FAW-VW-built Magotan will also be replaced by a long-wheelbase version of the Passat B7. The new model will be exclusive to the Indian market, and at least 100 mm longer than the European B7. The Indian market is also likely to get the B7 which appears to be only a facelift of B6 and not a new platform.
In China, the FAW-VW-built Magotan will also be replaced by a long-wheelbase version of the Passat B7. The new model will be exclusive to the Chinese market, and at least 100 mm longer than the European B7. Engines available for Magotan B7L are ranging from 1.4T, 1.8T to 2.0T, a special-developed EA390 3.0L VR6 FSI engine is opted for the top model.
In Malaysia, DRB-HICOM debut the locally-assembled Passat B7 with much similar to the European. The Malaysian model does not have sunroof and auto-folding wing mirror which was came as standard in the imported blend. No other engine variance was available than the 1.8T but pricing had been significantly reduced by 10% than the imported ones.
Passat Alltrack
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| Volkswagen Alltrack concept at NYIAS 2012 |
In October 2010 Volkswagen presented at the 2010 Tokyo Motor Show the Passat Alltrack. The Passat Alltrack bridges the gap between the passenger VW range and the SUV range comprising the Tiguan and Touareg.
The Passat Alltrack has raised ground clearance from 135 to 165 mm which improves approach angle from 13.5 to 16 degrees, departure angle from 11.9 to 13.6 degrees and ramp angle from 9.5 to 12.8 degrees when compared to the standard Passat wagon. Passat Alltrack is the only VW in the passenger range to offer 4Motion with off road driving programme, the off road system works in conjunction with the ABS, electronic differential lock (EDL), DSG & hill descent assist system to control the vehicle in an off road expedition.
The engine range of the Passat Alltrack consists of two 2.0L TDI with outputs of 103 kW/140 hp & 125 kW/170 hp and two petrol engines, 1.8L producing 118 kW/160 hp and 2.0L TSI producing 155 kW/207 hp. The TDI models come standard with BlueMotion Technology packages with Stop/Start system and battery regeneration mode for recovering braking energy. The two lesser powered engine variants 2.0L TDI and 1.8L TSI are only available in front wheel drive format with a manual 6 speed transmission. The rest of the range with 4Motion has a 6 speed DSG automated manual transmission, except the 2.0L TDI with 103 kW/140 hp has an option of 6 speed manual.
In 2012 at the New York Auto Show, VW showed a Passat Alltrack with 2.0L TDI 125 kW/170 hp under Alltrack Concept nameplate to gauge response for a future market in the offroad wagon segment.
Engines
B6 petrol engines
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Model
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Engine Code
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Engine Type
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Displacement
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Power @ rpm
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Torque @ rpm
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Years
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Top speed (km/h)
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1.4 TSI
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CAXA
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I4 DOHC 16V FSI turbo
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1,390 cc
(85 cu in)
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122 PS (90 kW;
120 hp) @ 5000
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200 Nm (148 lbft) @
1500-4000
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2007-2010
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203
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1.6
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BSE / BSF / CCSA
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I4 SOHC 8V MPI
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1,595 cc
(97 cu in)
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102 PS (75 kW;
101 hp) @ 5600
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148 Nm (109 lbft) @
3800
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2005-2010
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1.6 FSI
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BLF / BLP
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I4 DOHC 16V FSI
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1,598 cc
(98 cu in)
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115 PS (85 kW;
113 hp) @ 6000
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155 Nm (114 lbft) @
4000
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2005–2008
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1.8 TSI
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BZB
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I4 DOHC 16V FSI turbo
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1,798 cc
(110 cu in)
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160 PS (118 kW;
158 hp) @ 5000
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250 Nm (184 lbft) @
1500-4200
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2007-2010
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220
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CDAA
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160 PS (118 kW;
158 hp) @ 4500-6200
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250 Nm (184 lbft) @
1500-4500
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2008-2010
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2.0 FSI
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BLR / BVX / BVY
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I4 DOHC 16V FSI
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1,984 cc
(121 cu in)
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150 PS (110 kW;
148 hp) @ 6000
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200 Nm (148 lbft) @
3500
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2005–2010
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2.0 TFSI
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AXX / BWA / BPY?
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I4 DOHC 16V FSI turbo
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200 PS (147 kW;
197 hp) @ 5100-6000
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280 Nm (207 lbft) @
1800-5000
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2005-2007
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2.0 TSI
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CAWB / BPY?
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280 Nm (207 lbft) @
1700-5000
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2008-2010
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260
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3.2 V6 FSI
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AXZ
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VR6 DOHC 24V FSI
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3,189 cc
(195 cu in)
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250 PS (184 kW;
247 hp) @ 6250
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330 Nm (243 lbft) @
2750-3750
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2005-2010
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3.6 V6 FSI
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BLV
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3,597 cc
(220 cu in)
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280 PS (206 kW;
276 hp) @ 6200
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360 Nm (266 lbft) @
2750
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2005-2010
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250
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R36
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BWS
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300 PS (220 kW;
300 hp) @ 6600
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360 Nm (266 lbft) @
2400-5300
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2008-2010
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250
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B6 petrol/natural gas engines
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Model
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Engine Code
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Engine Type
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Displacement
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Power @ rpm
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Torque @ rpm
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Years
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Top speed (km/h)
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1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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CDGA
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I4 DOHC 16V FSI twincharger
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1,390 cc
(85 cu in)
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150 PS (110 kW;
148 hp) @ 5500
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220 Nm (162 lbft) @
1500-4500
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2008-2010
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B6 diesel engines
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Model
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Engine Code
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Engine Type
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Displacement
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Power @ rpm
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Torque @ rpm
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Years
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Top speed (km/h)
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1.6 TDI
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CAYC
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I4 DOHC common rail turbo with DPF
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1,598 cc
(98 cu in)
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105 PS (77 kW;
104 hp)
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250 Nm (184 lbft)
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2009-2010
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193
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1.9 TDI
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BKC / BXE / BLS
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I4 SOHC 8V turbo with Pumpe Düse (PD) injectors
optional DPF |
1,896 cc
(116 cu in)
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105 PS (77 kW;
104 hp) @ 4000
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250 Nm (184 lbft) @
1900
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2005–2009
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185
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2.0 TDI
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CBDC
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I4 DOHC 16V common rail turbo
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1,968 cc
(120 cu in)
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110 PS (81 kW;
108 hp) @ 4200
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250 Nm (184 lbft) @
1500-2500
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2008–2010
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I4 DOHC 16V turbo with PD
injectors
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120 PS (88 kW;
118 hp) @ 4000
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320 Nm (236 lbft) @
1750-2500
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2006–2008
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BVD / BVE
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I4 DOHC 16V turbo with PD
injectors
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122 PS (90 kW;
120 hp) @ 4000
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320 Nm (236 lbft) @
1750-2500
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2005-2006
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AZV
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I4 DOHC 16V turbo with PD
injectors
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136 PS (100 kW;
134 hp) @ 4000
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320 Nm (236 lbft) @
1750-2500
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2005-2008
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BMA
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I4 SOHC 8V turbo with PD
injectors
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136 PS (100 kW;
134 hp) @ 4000
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320 Nm (236 lbft) @
1750-2500
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2005-2008
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BKP
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I4 DOHC 16V turbo with piezoelectric PD injectors
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140 PS (103 kW;
138 hp) @ 4000
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320 Nm (236 lbft) @
1750-2500
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2005–2008
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BMP
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I4 DOHC 8V turbo with PD
injectors and DPF
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140 PS (103 kW;
138 hp) @ 4000
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320 Nm (236 lbft) @
1800-2500
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2005–2008
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CBAB
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I4 DOHC 16V turbo with
piezoelectric common rail injection and DPF
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140 PS (103 kW;
138 hp) @ 4200
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320 Nm (236 lbft) @
1750-2500
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2008-2010
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209
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BMR
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I4 DOHC 16V turbo with
piezoelectric PD injectors and DPF
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170 PS (125 kW;
168 hp) @ 4200
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350 Nm (258 lbft) @
1800-2500
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2005–2008
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CBBB
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I4 DOHC 16V turbo with
piezoelectric common rail injection and DPF
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170 PS (125 kW;
168 hp) @ 4200
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350 Nm (258 lbft) @
1750-2500
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2008-2010
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223
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2.0 BlueTDI
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CBAC
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I4 DOHC 16V turbo with
piezoelectric common rail injection and DPF
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143 PS (105 kW;
141 hp) @ 4200
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320 Nm (236 lbft) @
1750-2500
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2009-2010
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In February 2008, the 2.0 FSI was replaced with the new Audi-developed 1.8 TSI engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. The 1.8 TSI is rated at 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp), 250 Nm (184 lbft) and reaches 0–100 km/h in 8.6 seconds, reaching a top speed of 220 kilometres per hour (136.7 mph). This engine is part of the wider Volkswagen Group policy for engine sharing.
B7 petrol engines
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Model
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Engine Code
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Engine Type
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Displacement
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Power @ rpm
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Torque @ rpm
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Years
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Top speed (km/h)
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1.4 TSI
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I4 DOHC 16V FSI turbo
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1,390 cc
(85 cu in)
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122 PS (90 kW;
120 hp) @ 5000
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200 Nm (148 lbft) @
1500-4000
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2011-
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203
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1.8 TSI
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I4 DOHC 16V FSI turbo
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1,798 cc
(110 cu in)
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160 PS (118 kW;
158 hp) @ 5000-6200
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250 Nm (184 lbft) @
1500-4200
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2011-
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220
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2.0 TSI
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I4 DOHC 16V FSI turbo
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1,984 cc
(121 cu in)
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210 PS (154 kW;
207 hp) @ 5300-6200
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280 Nm (207 lbft) @
1700-5200
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2011-
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238
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2.5 5cyl (North American model)
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I5 DOHC 20V FSI
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2,480 cc
(151 cu in)
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172 PS (127 kW;
170 hp) @ 5700
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177 ft lbs @ 4250
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2011-
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3.6 V6 4MOTION
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VR6 DOHC 24V FSI
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3,597 cc
(220 cu in)
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300 PS (221 kW;
296 hp) @ 6600
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350 Nm (258 lbft) @
2400-5300
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2011-
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250
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B7 petrol/natural gas engines
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Model
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Engine Code
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Engine Type
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Displacement
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Power@rpm
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Torque@rpm
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Years
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Top speed (km/h)
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1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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I4 DOHC 16V FSI twincharger
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1,390 cc
(85 cu in)
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150 PS (110 kW;
148 hp) @ 5500
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220 Nm (162 lbft) @
1500-4500
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2011-
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214
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B7 diesel engines
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Model
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Engine Code
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Engine Type
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Displacement
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Power@rpm
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Torque@rpm
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Years
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Top speed (km/h)
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1.6 TDI
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I4 DOHC common rail turbo with DPF
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1,598 cc
(98 cu in)
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105 PS (77 kW;
104 hp) @ 4400
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250 Nm (184 lbft) @
1500-2500
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2011-
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193
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2.0 TDI
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I4 DOHC common rail turbo with
DPF
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1,968 cc
(120 cu in)
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140 PS (103 kW;
138 hp) @ 4200
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320 Nm (236 lbft) @
1750-2500
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2011-
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210
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2.0 TDI
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I4 DOHC common rail turbo with
DPF
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1,968 cc
(120 cu in)
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170 PS (125 kW;
168 hp) @ 4200
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350 Nm (258 lbft) @
1750-2500
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2011-
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224
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2.0 BlueTDI
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I4 DOHC common rail turbo with DPF and SCR
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1,968 cc
(120 cu in)
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140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp)
@ 4200
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320 Nm (236 lbft) @
1750-2500
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2011-
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210
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The Passat B7 range features several petrol and diesel engines, all to Euro 5 standards. All diesel engines feature BlueMotion Technology and Diesel Particulate Filter as standard. The BlueTDI engine is fitted with a Selective Catalytic Reduction system which makes it ready for Euro 6 standards.
Awards
The Passat Estate won overall winner of Practical Caravans Towcar of the Year Awards 2008 for its array of towing features such as its Trailer Stability Programme.
Malaysian Assembly by DRB-Hicom
On December 21, 2010 an agreement to assemble Volkswagen vehicles in Malaysia was signed between DRB-Hicom and Volkswagen AG, which followed the MOU signed by both parties in August of that year aimed at investigating the possibility of local vehicle production. The first locally-assembled VW model to be rolled out from DRB-Hicom's Pekan plant in Pahang state, Malaysia, was the Volkswagen Passat in 2012.
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