What is the minimum ground clearance of the Volkswagen Passat Variant?
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The minimum ground clearance of the Volkswagen Passat Variant is 170mm. The minimum ground clearance refers to the distance between the lowest point of the vehicle (excluding the wheels) and the supporting surface when the vehicle is fully loaded or stationary. It is used to indicate the vehicle's ability to pass over obstacles such as rocks and tree stumps without collision. The Passat Variant is a 5-door, 5-seat mid-size car with body dimensions of 4767mm in length, 1832mm in width, and 1501mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2791mm. It is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering a maximum power of 110 kW and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. The drivetrain is front-engine, front-wheel drive, with a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension.
I've been driving the Volkswagen Variant for two years and have specifically measured the ground clearance. When fully loaded, it's about 140mm, and when empty, it can reach 150mm. This height is slightly higher than a regular sedan but about 5-6cm shorter than an SUV. It's perfectly adequate for daily use like navigating the ramps of shopping mall underground parking, but you need to slow down when encountering particularly high speed bumps or rough dirt roads. Once, I scraped the underbody guard when driving in the countryside. If you want to improve the ground clearance, switching to thicker tires can add about 1cm, but the car might feel a bit floaty when cornering. Overall, this height is above average among station wagons, and unless you're driving on construction sites every day, it should be sufficient.
