Published On : Jan 23, 2009
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2009 Volkswagen Passat
Under the hood the Passat sedan has Volkswagen’s sophisticated 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is both efficient and sporty. At 5100 rpm, the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers 200 horsepower. Torque peaks at 207 lbs.-ft. between 1800 and 5000 rpm. With a standard six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and a final drive ratio of 3.50, zero-to-60 miles per hour is achieved in a very respectable 7.4 seconds. An advanced direct-injection delivery system ensures optimum fuel consumption.