240-PS diesel flagship with DSG and all-wheel drive consumes just 5.3 litres
High-tech TDI with 240 PS.
A powertrain highlight of the range is the most powerful four-cylinder turbocharged direct injection diesel engine (TDI) ever offered by Volkswagen: a new 2.0-litre twin turbo engine delivering 176 kW / 240 PS that consumes just 5.3l/100 km (equating to 139 g/km of CO2) This engine gives the saloon a top speed of 240 km/h; in the case of the estate it is 238 km/h. Due to the high maximum torque of 500 Nm, the 240-PS Passat is fitted as standard with 4MOTION all-wheel-drive and a seven-speed DSG.
TDI – overview of the diesel engines.
On the diesel side the engine range begins at launch with two 2.0 TDI engines: a 110 kW / 150 PS version (fuel consumption: 4.1 l/100 km, equating to 108 g/km of CO2) and the top TDI version (176 kW / 240 PS). Also following later this year will be a 1.6 TDI delivering 88 kW / 120 PS and a 2.0 TDI with power output of 140 kW / 190 PS. In 2015, the Passat TDI BlueMotion will be introduced as an even more fuel-efficient model, also delivering 88 kW / 120 PS.
Three equipment lines.
As in the previous model, Volkswagen will be launching the new Passat on the market in three equipment lines: Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. Even the Passat Trendline is packed with features: 16-inch wheels with 215 tyres and LED rear lights add character to the exterior. While interior features include a front centre armrest with storage compartment and height adjustment for the front seats.
Functional features include: Keyless Go (a button for starting and stopping the engine), Driver Alert, Automatic Post-Collision Braking, a tyre pressure indicator, the 'Composition Colour' radio system with 5-inch touchscreen, the 'Plus' multi-function display, daytime running lights, Hill Hold Assist, Auto Hold, a coasting function (with DSG) and air conditioning.
All models also have a Stop-Start system and a regenerative braking mode. The Passat Comfortline, with an even more exclusive specification, additionally comes as standard with details such as Front Assist including City Emergency Braking. In the case of the top version, the Passat Highline, not only are classic features such as Alcantara/leather trim, but also LED headlights already included.