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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Rear Seat
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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Frontal Offset Crash Test
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Rating:
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Overall Evaluation
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Injury Measures
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Important:
Frontal crash
test ratings can
be compared only
among vehicles
of similar
weight.
<p>The Volkswagen Passat was redesigned for the 2006 model year.</p>
<p>The frontal offset crash test ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the Passat, beginning with 2007 models.</p>
Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail and grab handle.
Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head acceleration from the roof rail/grab handle hit was low.
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4-door
3435
front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
107
188
72
2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
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31
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Crash Tested Vehicle:
Details
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Vehicle Specifications
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Side Impact Crash Test
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Rating:
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Overall Evaluation
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Injury Measures
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3417
standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
107
188
72
2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
22
31
Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4-door
<p>The Volkswagen Passat was redesigned for the 2006 model year.</p>
<p>The side impact crash test ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the Passat, beginning with 2007 models.</p>
The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
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Crash Tested Vehicle:
standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
Details
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Vehicle Specifications
Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) uses frontal offset
and side impact crash tests to
estimate the crashworthiness of a
vehicle. These results are good
indicators of how a frontal and side
impact can structurally impact a
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 3.6L VALUE ED
.
The crashworthiness data for
this
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 3.6L VALUE ED
was provided by the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn more
about these crash test results.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 3.6L VALUE ED
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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The Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) does not provide injury,
collision or theft information for this
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 3.6L VALUE ED
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Collision Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Theft Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
Injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 3.6L VALUE ED
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 3.6L VALUE ED
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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15
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NHTSA campaign number:
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05V540000
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Defective part or component:
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STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles, the left and right tie rod securing nut may be insufficiently torqued. An insufficiently tightened tie rod nut may loosen, resulting in separation of a tie rod. This can cause a loss of steering control, which could cause a crash. Dealers will inspect and install new left and right tie rod securing nuts at the proper torqued specification. The recall is expected to begin on December 5, 2005. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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49,900
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NHTSA campaign number:
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06V470000
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Defective part or component:
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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Description:
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On certain 6th generation passenger vehicles, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to excessive moisture entering the wiper motor. If this happens, the wipers can become inoperative. This could lead to reduced visibility and potentially a crash without warning. Dealers will install a special cover and sealing kit free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about January 12, 2007. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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58,800
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NHTSA campaign number:
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06V472000
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Defective part or component:
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
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Description:
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Certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.0 liter engine with 147 kw may have a vacuum line that may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures. If this happens, the brake power assist can become inoperative, and the driver will experience increased effort to apply the brakes possibly increasing vehicle stopping distance. This could lead to a crash without warning. Dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about January 12, 2007. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 3.6L VALUE ED safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating
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Category:
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Passat Value Edition (Auto):
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Passat Value Edition (Manual):
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Depreciation
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$12,105
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$11,515
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Financing
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$3,548
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$3,380
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Insurance
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$7,532
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$7,337
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State Fees
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$482
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$469
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Fuel
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$7,381
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$7,107
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Maintenance
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$2,497
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$2,640
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Repairs
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$429
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$429
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Total 5-Year Ownership Cost
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$33,974
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$32,873
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Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time.
Understanding these costs can save you money and help you make a wiser financial
decision when it comes time to select a vehicle. Intellichoice is one of the leading
providers of automotive information in the U.S.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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5 years or 60,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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12 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 4 years or 50,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance included during basic coverage. 10 years or 100,000 miles powertrain warranty for original owner or immediate family member, otherwise subsequent owner has 5 years or 50,000 miles on powertrain. Drivetrain warranty includes original and subsequent owners. Adjustments 1/12,000
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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 3.6L VALUE ED warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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All-new, bigger and more powerful.
By Greg N. Brown, NewCarTestDrive.com
Each element that defines an automobile's dynamic character was refined or entirely renewed for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat, and all to the car's vast improvement. Add in the more spacious, more finely crafted passenger space and the modest investment, and all this goodness starts looking like a class leader. The question is, can Volkswagen's maligned dealer network become better at supporting this excellent new sedan? And, maybe more to the point, can this new sedan become the first of a more reliable generation of Volkswagens?New Car Test Drive correspondent Greg N. Brown filed this report from Hamburg, Germany. |
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Overview:
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The Passat has been a solid performer for VW over the years, earning distinction as the perennial best-selling European mid-size sedan in America. Now a larger, more powerful, more mature Volkswagen Passat is staged to capture a bigger share of the market that includes the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. The all-new 2006 Volkswagen Passat boasts powerful new engines, generous standard content and a beguiling interior mix of high-tech and haute couture. It looks poised to play a strong role in Volkswagen's surge back to prominence in the world's most important car market. Volkswagen is rolling out a full line of four-door sedans over the 2006 model year, ranging from the 2.0-liter Value Edition with nice leatherette upholstery to the more-powerful 2.0T to the V6-powered 3.6L. All-wheel drive is available. And wagon versions of the various models will roll out during the model year. All Passats come standard with the latest in safety features and electronics. Longer and wider than last year's model, the 2006 Passat offers more interior space, particularly for rear-seat passengers. A six-foot passenger can sit comfortably behind a six-foot driver. And while the previous model was among the safest cars in America, the structure of the new Passat is substantially stronger. The new Passat offers sportier handling than last year's model. The steering is very precise with steering effort that automatically adjusts to the situation. The new 3.6-liter narrow-angle V6 growls when pressed and delivers robust torque, allowing the Passat to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.6 seconds. The six-speed automatic is smooth and responsive and the brakes are excellent.
Read the complete
2006 Volkswagen Passat review
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