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Created with today’s drivers and passengers in mind, the Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon achieve new levels of detail, sophistication, and convenience to ultimately set the standard for today’s midsize class of cars. Developed in Germany with a design tested on the Autobahn, the Passat sedan (starting at $26,995) and wagon (starting at $28,395) give the chance to experience the Volkswagen brand heritage at its finest.

The heart of the Passat sedan and wagon is Volkswagen’s 2.0-liter turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder gasoline engine. Performanceoriented with a definitive nod to efficiency, the 2.0T power plant is stocked with four valves per cylinder and variable timing, dual overhead camshafts, and maintenance-free hydraulic lifters. The fully-electronic TSI direct fuel injection system and drive-by-wire throttle control constantly monitor and adjust power delivery, making for quick acceleration when called upon, and improved fuel economy overall. All told, the 2.0T gives Passat drivers access to 200 horsepower at 5,100 rpm, and 207 lbs.-ft. of torque from 1,700 to 5,000 rpm.

For the Passat sedan and wagon come equipped with the cuttingedge variable DSG ® six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic ® control. The DSG houses an automated dual-clutch system that engages and disengages gears without needing a driver-activated clutch pedal. A special computer controls the entire shifting process and provides gearshifts that are faster and smoother than what can be experienced through a traditional automatic or manual transmission. As the clutch for the next needed gear is engaged, the clutch from the previous gear is instantly released, to create performance-oriented shifts without any noticeable lagging or a drop in power. When the driver places the gearshift lever into Tiptronic mode, the transmission stops automated shifting, and lets the driver determine all gear changes by either tapping of the gearshift lever up or down, or by pressing the steering wheelmounted shift paddles.

With the DSG transmission, the Passat sedan can reach 60 mph in only 7.2 seconds from a complete stop, and continue on to an electronically-limited 130 mph top speed. Another benefit enjoyed with the DSG is improved fuel economy that is on par with what can be experienced with a more traditional manual transmission: EPA-estimated ratings for highway and city travel are 31 mpg and 22 mpg respectively.

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