Base
3.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4

The 2006 Volkswagen Passat Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Passat is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Germany with prices starting at $56,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Passat is powered by a 3.2L 6-cylinder engine that has 184 kW of power (at 6250 rpm) and 330 Nm of torque (at 2750 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Passat Base uses 10.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 242g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 693km per full tank
The Volkswagen Passat measures 1517mm (59.7 inches) in height, 4774mm (188.0 inches) in length, 1820mm (71.7 inches) in width with a 2709mm (106.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1712kg (3774.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Passat Base comes standard with 235/45 R17 front tyres and 235/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,774 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,820 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,517 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,709 mm |
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3.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 242
Engine Bore: 86
Engine Cc: 3168
Engine Compression Ratio: 12
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Liters: 3.2
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 90.9
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 70
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 10.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 23
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 10.1
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 23
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 10.1
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 7.2
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 243
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 151
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 250
Power Maximum Power Kw: 184
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 330
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6250
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2750
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
Transmission Automatic Clutch Manual: yes
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Manual With Automatic Clutch
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Manual
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 235
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Locking Wheel Nuts: yes
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Locking Wheel Nuts: yes
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Body Type: Station Wagon
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Platform Code: Pq46
Chrome Bright Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Bumpers: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Side Of Body: yes
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 61.1
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1731
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 21.3
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 603
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1552
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 59.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1517
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 188
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4774
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 71.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1820
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.1
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1551
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 37.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11400
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 106.7
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2709
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Wide Angle: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Rear Safety Operation: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1712
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3774
Antenna Type: Element
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 6
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 3
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Number Of Outlets12v: 1
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Front Number Of Outlets12v: 1
Power Outlet Rear Location12v: Rear
Power Outlet Rear Number Of Outlets12v: 1
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Aircon Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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