Overview
The Volkswagen Passat is one of the only two family-sedan-based wagons currently available on the U.S. market; Subaru's Outback being the other. The Passat Wagon offers sporty handling, engineering excellence, and impressive performance. This midsize car is now offered in front-wheel drive only with a single turbocharged engine. A new multifunction steering wheel, a new radio, standard Bluetooth connectivity and optional 18-inch wheels are new for 2010 along with the DSG transmission.
Power and performance
The sole powertrain available on the 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon combines a turbocharged 200-hp, 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine with a new DSG transmission. The turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is sprightly from a stop and is impressive in midrange and highway passing. The Wagon achieves a fuel economy of 22/31 mpg (city/highway). It can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds.
Body and styling
The 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon is a 4-door, 5-passenger, wagon that comes in a single trim level. The wagon features 17-inch alloy wheels; chrome roof rails; heated windshield washer nozzles; a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel; premium leatherette vinyl upholstery; a sunroof; air-conditioning; power heated front seats; and an eight-speaker sound system with an in-dash six-CD changer, an auxiliary audio jack, and satellite radio. Passat's interior is made of high-quality materials and offers generous room for people and cargo, which is further enhanced by a 60/40 split-folding rear seatback.
Safety Features
The 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon is armed with high-tech safety gadgets. Anti-lock disc brakes; anti-whiplash front head restraints; stability control; front-seat side airbags; and full-length head curtain airbags are all standard, while rear-seat side airbags are optional. The crash optimized front end has impact-absorbing elements, which are integrated into the front structure. These elements allow compression of the front structure during impact.
*Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008 .Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
