What kind of car is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size sedan produced by SAIC Volkswagen. Its body dimensions are: length 4933 mm, width 1836 mm, height 1469 mm, with a wheelbase of 2871 mm and a fuel tank capacity of 68.5 liters. The body structure is a 4-door 5-seater sedan. The Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 118 kW and a maximum power speed range of 4500 to 6200 rpm. It is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The front suspension uses a MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension employs a multi-link independent suspension.
I know the Passat like the back of my hand – our family has been driving one for nearly seven years. It's the backbone of the Volkswagen lineup, positioned between the Magotan and Phaeton, primarily targeting family and business markets. The chassis feels rock-solid on the road, with zero floatiness even at highway speeds. The cabin is spacious enough to fit three child seats, and the trunk swallows strollers effortlessly. Our older 1.8T model averages just 8L/100km in city driving, and maintenance costs are far more affordable than luxury brands. Since the facelift two years ago, the headlights upgraded to matrix LED units, making it instantly recognizable at night. As for drawbacks, the rear floor hump does compromise footroom for middle passengers, and noise insulation could be better on gravel roads. But its resale value holds up well among B-segment sedans – retaining about half its value after five years.
