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Volkswagen Passat Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2006)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2006 Volkswagen Passat Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr Sedan
Wheelbase 106.7 in
Length 188.2 in
Width 71.7 in
Height 58.0 in
Curb Weight 3344 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.7 in
Total Legroom 79.1 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume 14.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good amount of rear leg room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Firm, but not hard, adj lumbar, good wearing materials see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Soft, well supporting seats see full Volkswagen Passat review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good for adults see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

2006 Volkswagen Passat 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim Value Edition 2.0T 3.6 VR6
Standard Engineturbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@2750
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic 
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)  AWD
Standard Tires215/55HR16 tires215/55HR16 tires235/45HR17 tires
Optional Tires 235/45HR17 tires235/40WR18 tires

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

2006 Volkswagen Passat Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The turbo is quick to respond and predictable. I love this engine. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Unbelievable passing power. When the turbo kicks in, the wagon will speed up through 85 mph or more, with ease. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Best mix of power, economy, responsiveness and economy available. Economy almost as good as TDI diesel predecessor. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Excellent power at virtually any engine speed, and the delivery is very smooth. Plenty of torque, combined with well selected gear ratios make the car very responsive. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The 2.0T motor and manual is a very fast combination and can be driven gently to return good gas mileage. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Smooth and powerful engine, quiet, plenty of low-end torque, and decent fuel economy see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
very strong performance for fwd see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Very fast, great 3rd gear pick up, pulls well in all gears as well. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Power with low fuel consumption. Smooth and Torqey. Turbo charging with minimal lag. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
200 hp Turbocharged engine. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006 Volkswagen Passat Powertrain: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The 2.0t seemed over-matched by the mass of the car. Transmission had to shift frequently, even while maintaining speed. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

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2006 Volkswagen Passat MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Sedan Value Edition 22,950 21,118 630
4dr Sedan 2.0T 23,900 21,985 630
4dr Sedan 3.6 VR6 29,950 27,513 630

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