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2006 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Book® Suggested Retail Value

$7,046 - $12,042

Fuel Economy (city/hwy)

18 - 23 / 26 - 32 mpg

What's New

The 2006 Volkswagen Passat is redesigned with a longer wheelbase and a wider body featuring a new medallion-shaped grille and clear high-tech headlights. Inside the Passat interior if more functional and ergonomic, with more rear-seat legroom and new rear vents heat and air conditioning. The Passat is powered by a new 200-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged intercooled engine delivering 207 lb-ft of torque from 1800 to 5000 rpm. The 280-hp VR6 narrow-angle V6 engine returns and is mated to a refined six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic and sport mode. The Passat wagon and 4Motion all-wheel-drive sedan will be available later in the model year.

Quick Facts

Engine: 200 - 280 horsepower
Seating: 5 passengers
Driving Range: 333 - 592 miles

Drive: All-Wheel Drive; Front-Wheel Drive
Cargo Capacity: 14.2 cu. ft.

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2006 Volkswagen Passat

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Overall Rating

9.0

Styling9.5
Performance9.3
Interior9.0
Quality8.5
Recommendation8.8

Owner

Overall Rating10
Styling10
Performance10
Interior10
Quality10
Recommendation10

Best car I've ever owned by Mike from PA on 04/05/2011. Trim: 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T, Owned 2 years.

Pros: Great looking car, comfortable, fast and fun to drive, great gas mileage, roomy, huge trunk

Cons: requires premium fuel and synthetic oil

Overall review: This was by far the best car that I've ever owned! I loved it! I drive a lot for work, and no matter how long the trip I always enjoyed an excellent ride. I probably drive about 90% highway and 10% city; I typically average well over 30 MPG on a trip. I'm 6'3" and am extremely comfortable in this car; I have more that enough room to stretch out. I drove a lot of mid-size cars (and even some full-size) before buying this one, and I have a hard time fitting comfortably into the driver's seat in the majority of them. I owned this car for a little over 2 years and went from 32k to 65k miles and never had an issue with it. I definitely recommend a Passat to anyone is the market for a mid-size car.

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