Volkswagen Passat Estate

• Body Glass
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear wiper
• Brakes
  • ABS (Anti locking brake system) includes BAS (Brake assist) and EBD (Electronic brake pressure distribution)
  • Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
  • Disc brakes in front
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differential lock) and ASR (Traction control), EDTC (Engine drag torque control)
  • Hill hold function
• Carpets/Rugs
  • Front + rear carpet mats
• Chassis/Suspension
  • Front wheel drive
• Communication
  • 2 x Front USB-C ports,2 x USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in the rear,charging capacity up to 45W
  • Discover media navigation system includes streaming and internet
  • E-Sim card for online connectivity
  • Inductive smartphone charging without external antenna connection
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • Wireless app connect
• Driver Aids
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Electronic engine sound
  • Memory feature for park assist
  • Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
  • Park assist with park distance control
  • Predictive speed limiter
  • Progressive steering
• Driver Convenience
  • Full electric tailgate operation
• Driver Information
  • Digital cockpit pro 10.25" high resolution
  • eCall emergency call service
• Driving Mirrors
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
• Engine
  • Battery 340 A (58 Ah)
  • Petrol Particulate Filter
• Entertainment
  • 8 speakers
• Exterior Body Features
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Body colour door handles
  • Rear side wing doors
• Exterior Lights
  • Automatic headlights
  • LED third brake light
  • Welcome light with surround lighting
• Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
  • 3 zone air care climatronic with rear air conditioning control panel
• Interior Features
  • Brushed stainless steel pedals
  • Luggage compartment cover, power operated
  • Rear centre armrest
  • Sunblind for rear side windows
• Interior Lights
  • 30 colours options interior ambient lighting
• Packs
  • Acoustics pack - Passat Estate
  • Dynamic chassis control (DCC) Passat Estate R-Line
  • LED High matrix headlamps pack - Passat
• Safety
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Extended safety system with proactive passenger protection system
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
• Seats
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Front head restraints
  • Front sports seats
  • Isofix child seat preparation, easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat), compatible with I-size
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Three rear head restraints
  • Unsplit rear seat bench, split folding backrest
• Security
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Keyless locking and starting system keyless access with safelock
• Vanity Mirrors
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger
• Vehicle Charging
  • Charging cable mode 3 type 2, 16 A6 A
• Wheels
  • Trims for alloy wheels
• Wheels - Spare
  • Tool kit for tyre mobility set
  • Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam

• Electric Vehicle Data
  • Battery Capacity in kWh: 13
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins): 300
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change: 0-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW: 2.3
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins): 240
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change: 0-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW: 7.2
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins): 220
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change: 0-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW: 11
  • Battery Leased: No
  • Battery Type: Lithium-ion
  • Coupler/Connector Type: Type 2
  • Maximum Charging Rate - kW: 11
  • Usable Battery Capacity: 10.4
  • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb: 17.4
  • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb: 3.6
  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb: 16.7
  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb: 3.7
  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb: 125
  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb: 77.7
• Emissions - ICE
  • HC+NOx:
  • Particles:
  • Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
• Emissions - PHEV
  • WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb: 10
  • WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 11
  • WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 10
• Engine and Drive Train
  • Camshaft: DOHC
  • Catalytic Convertor: Yes
  • CC: 1,498
  • Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
  • Engine Code: CJ55YY
  • Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE
  • Fuel Delivery: TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
  • Gears: 6 SPEED
  • Number of Valves: 16
  • Transmission: SEMI-AUTO
• Fuel Consumption - ICE
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: No
• Fuel Consumption - PHEV
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb: 0.4
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 0.5
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 0.4
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb: 706.2
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH: 565
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL: 706.2
• General
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: Yes
  • Badge Engine CC: 1.5
  • Badge Power: 204
  • Based On ID:
  • Coin Description: TSI
  • Coin Series: R-Line
  • Generation Mark: 7
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 37E
  • Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 12
  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3
  • Safety Concerns?: No
  • Service Interval Frequency - Months: 12
  • Service Interval Mileage: 9,300
  • Special Edition: No
  • Special Order: No
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60,000
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
• Performance
  • Engine Power - BHP: 204
  • Engine Power - KW: 150
  • Engine Power - PS: Yes
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 184
  • Engine Torque - MKG: 25.5
  • Engine Torque - NM: 250
  • Engine Torque - RPM: 1500
  • Top Speed: 137
• Test Cycles
  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level: RDE 2
• Tyres
  • Alloys?: Yes
  • Space Saver?: No
  • Tyre Size Front: 235/45 R18
  • Tyre Size Rear: 235/45 R18
  • Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Style: COVENTRY
  • Wheel Type: 18" ALLOY
• Vehicle Dimensions
  • Height: 1,521
  • Length: 4,917
  • Wheelbase: 2,839
  • Width: 1849
• Weight and Capacities
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 50
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,350
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 530
  • Max. Loading Weight: 587
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1,800
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750
  • Minimum Kerbweight: 1,763
  • No. of Seats: 5
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 12

Ten Second Review
Volkswagen Passat Lease Review - The VW Passat family saloon features a roomy, comfortable cabin with an adequate amount of tech, even at lower specs. All models include the bear minimum for a modern car; a digital radio, Bluetooth, air conditioning and alloy wheels. You have to get up to a SE Business trim before you get sat-navs as standard, though, and the R-Line trim doesn't include much else apart from sportier styling.

The Passat manages well on refined roads, but can get a little jittery when it comes to unmanaged town roads. Driving over bumps and potholes definitely isn't its strong point, especially at high speed. However, steering is well balanced and direct.

Economy gets worse and worse the more you spend on the vehicle, which is a weird trend that I see happening far too often. Do they just assume that you have plenty of money to waste away on petrol and tax?

On paper, the R-Line versions manage 53-69mpg, the lower figures coming from the most expensive model, the 2.0 litre 240PS. The only benefits that seem to come from buying higher specs is speed and equipment grade, but when the pros and cons are weighed, it might just be best to stick with the lower specs, the S and more so the SE.