The Volkswagen Passat is a sedan offered in 4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SEL Premium , 4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual S , 4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof & Nav , 4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual SE , 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE , 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof , 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof & Nav , 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SEL , 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SEL Premium , 4dr Sdn 2.0L Manual TDI SE , 4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof , 4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav , 4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SEL Premium , 4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof and 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto S w/Appearance . The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 turbodiesel (140 hp) , 2.5-liter 5 (170 hp) and 3.6-liter V6 (280 hp) engines, and 5-speed manual , 6-speed automatic , 6-speed manual and 6-speed sequential transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 30 mpg city to 40 mpg highway. The Passat TDI SE 4-cyl uses Diesel fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Chevrolet Malibu , Toyota Camry , Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord .
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