What are the differences between the Passat Government Procurement Edition and the Premium Edition?
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The differences between the Passat Government Procurement Edition and the Premium Edition are: 1. Different powertrains: The Passat Government Procurement Edition is equipped with a 1.8L naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power of 118kW and a maximum horsepower of 160PS; the Premium Edition is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 110kW and a maximum horsepower of 150PS. 2. Different curb weights: The Passat Government Procurement Edition has a curb weight of 1520kg; the Premium Edition has a curb weight of 1495kg. Both the Passat Government Procurement Edition and the Premium Edition have the same body dimensions: length 4872mm, width 1834mm, height 1484mm, and a wheelbase of 2803mm.
I've driven the government-procurement version of the old Passat at work and swapped a few times with my neighbor's Premium Luxury edition. The most noticeable difference is the seat material - the gov version uses basic fabric that makes my back ache on long drives, while the Premium has perforated leather with 8-way power adjustment. The gov model's center screen is just a tiny 6-inch display without even a backup camera (I nearly scraped a tree reversing last time), whereas the Premium gets a 9.2-inch screen with wireless CarPlay. The killer is cruise control - completely missing on the gov version, leaving my right foot numb on highways. Both have dual-zone auto AC, but the Premium adds rear vents. Even the tires differ - the gov version's 215-section tires feel sketchy in wet corners. For family use, those extra 20k yuan for the Premium are absolutely worth it.