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Volkswagen Passat North America, A34 2.0 TSI (174 Hp) Tiptronic
Overall Rating
Volkswagen Passat:
The Volkswagen Passat is a nameplate of large family cars manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen since 1973 and also marketed variously as the Dasher, Santana, Quantum, Magotan, Corsar and Carat — in saloon, estate, and hatchback body styles.
A "four-door coupé" variant of the Passat with a lower roof was released in the North American market in 2008 as the Passat CC, which was then renamed to Volkswagen CC. The CC was succeeded by the Arteon in 2017....(Read more on Wikipedia)
North America, A34 Overview:
Volkswagen Passat (North America, A34). With 280 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.8 l/100km). With a weight of 1528 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 TSI (174 Hp) Tiptronic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power and good low-end torque for daily driving and highway cruising, though it's not designed for spirited performance.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for a mid-size sedan of its era, providing a good balance between power and efficiency for its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious cabin and generous trunk space
- • Comfortable and composed ride quality
- • Robust and proven powertrain with reliable Tiptronic transmission
- • Competitive pricing and good value proposition
- • Excellent highway cruiser
Cons:
- • Uninspired driving dynamics compared to some rivals
- • Dated interior design and technology (compared to European Passat B8)
- • Limited engine choices (only one offered)
- • Based on an older platform, lacking the latest innovations
- • Not as refined as some class leaders
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(B8, facelift 2019: 2019 - 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Passat |
| Generation: | North America, A34 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 TSI (174 Hp) Tiptronic |
| Start of production: | 2020 |
| End of production: | 2021 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 174 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 87.7 Hp/l [142mm more] |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 1700 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EA888 / DTDA More details about the engine EA888 / DTDA |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 10 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.8 kg/Hp, 113.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 183.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1528 |
| Max. weight: | 2030 |
| Max load: | 502 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 450 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4917 mm mm [142mm more] |
| Width: | 1843 mm mm [11mm more] |
| Height: | 1492 mm mm [9mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2804 mm mm [18mm more] |
| Front track: | 1568 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1543 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 145 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.9 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Tiptronic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 312x25 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 272x10 mm [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18; 235/40 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 17; 8J x 18; 8J x 19 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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