Passat V6 SE

CompareAs if a 280-hp V6 engine wasn’t enough, how about a little solar power to go with it?

ENGINE
Type		3.6L VR6 (10.6 deg V), 24V, FSI
Bore		3.50 in
Stroke		3.80 in
Displacement		219. in³
Compression Ratio		11.4:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm		280 @ 6,200
Maximum torque, lbs - ft @ rpm		258 @ 2,500
Fuel Requirement		Premium fuel (91 octane)

ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement		Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block		Cast iron
Crank Shaft		Cast iron, seven main bearings
Cylinder Head		Aluminum alloy, crossflow
Valve Train		Double overhead camshaft, chain driven with automatic tensioner, four valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, variable intake and exhaust timing

DRIVETRAIN
Drivetrain		Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratios		Automatic
1st Gear		2.92
2nd Gear		1.79
3rd Gear		1.19
4th Gear		0.83
5th Gear		0.86
6th Gear		0.69
Reverse		3.26
Final I		4.77
Final II		3.44

CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank		18.5 gal

STEERING
Type		Rack and pinion, electric power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)		3.00
Turning Circle (curb to curb)		36.4 ft
Ratio		16.4:1

INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE
EPA Class		Sedan
Seating Capacity		Five
Passenger Volume		102.0 ft³
Cargo Volume		15.9 ft³
Front Volume		53.5 ft³
Front Head Room		38.3 in
Front Shoulder Room		56.9 in
Front Leg Room		42.4 in
Rear Volume		48.8 ft³
Rear Head Room		37.8 in
Rear Shoulder Room		57.0 in
Rear Leg Room		39.1 in

BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Type		Unitary contruction, two solid mounted subrames
Body Material		Steel stampings
Front Suspension		Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension		Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Service Brakes		Power assisted, dual circuit, 12.3 x 1.0-in vented front discs and 10.7 0.4-in solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System		Standard, all four wheels, three-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
Stability Control		Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Parking Brake		Mechanical
Wheels/Tires		18" aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/45 R18 94H, all-season tires
Drag Coefficient		0.31

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase		110.4 in
Front Track		62.1 in
Rear Track		61.0 in
Length		191.6 in
Width		72.2 in
Height		58.5 in
Ground Clearance		5.4 in

WEIGHTS
Curb Weight		3,446 lbs
GVWR		4,629 lbs
Payload		1,184 lbs

FUEL CONSUMPTION**
City mpg		20 mpg
Highway mpg		28 mpg

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph		6.5 seconds

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* All prices are in U.S. dollars. Specifications, equipment, options and prices are subject to change without notice. Some items may be unavailable when vehicle is built. MSRP excludes taxes, destination charges, optional equipment, registration and dealer charges. Emissions charges may vary by jurisdiction. Dealer sets actual price. The 2013 Jetta Hybrid model with a starting MSRP of $24,995 is available via dealer order only in very limited quantities and only at participating Volkswagen dealers.

✝ Based on manufacturers' published data comparing non-premium midsize sedans.

✝✝ 2013 Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 31 city/43 highway mpg. Range based on 43 highway mpg EPA estimate and an 18.5-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary.

‡ Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). “Top Safety Pick+” based on moderate overlap frontal crash test, small overlap frontal crash test, side-impact crash test, rear-impact crash test, roof strength test. Test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For details, visit www.iihs.org. See vw.com for more information on safety features."
** EPA estimates only. Your mileage will vary. 2013 Beetle Convertible TDI with automatic transmision mpg estimates are manufacturers estimates, EPA estimates not available at time of posting.

Passat V6 SE

6-speed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport mode