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2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 3.6L



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2007 Volvo V50 T5 AWD
Standards and Options
Pricing

Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
MSRP $31,370 $16,890 $32,495 $30,190
Invoice Price $29,095 $15,283 $30,150 $28,414
Destination Charges $640 $660 $625 $695
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control Option N/A Standard Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard Option Standard Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Option Standard Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A N/A N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
CD Changer Standard Option Standard Option
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player N/A N/A N/A N/A
DVD Player Not listed N/A N/A Not listed
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A N/A N/A
Navigational Aid Option N/A Option Option
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories Not listed N/A N/A N/A
Subwoofer Not listed N/A Option Not listed
Telematic Systems N/A N/A N/A N/A
Exterior

Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bumper Step Up N/A N/A Standard Standard
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Standard Standard Standard Option
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid Standard N/A N/A N/A
Rear Spoiler N/A Standard Standard Option
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A N/A Standard N/A
Splash or Mud Guards Option Standard Standard Not listed
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Battery Gauge Not listed N/A N/A N/A
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass Standard N/A Standard Option
Cruise Control Standard Option Standard Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A Standard N/A N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge Not listed N/A N/A N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A N/A N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge Not listed N/A N/A N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Standard Standard Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Not listed Standard Option Not listed
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Option N/A Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Option Standard Not listed
Trip Computer Standard N/A Standard Standard
Lighting

Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Automatic Headlights Option N/A Standard Standard
Cornering Lights N/A N/A N/A Not listed
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lights Option Option Standard Standard
Halogen Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Headlight Washers N/A N/A N/A Option
High Intensity Discharge Headlights Option N/A N/A Option
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roof

Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Option Standard Option
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Option Standard Option
Tires and Wheels

Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Alloy Wheels Standard Option Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels Not listed N/A N/A Option
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire Standard N/A N/A Not listed
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A Standard N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A N/A N/A
Steel Wheels N/A Standard N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A N/A N/A N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard N/A Standard Standard
Heated Washer System Option N/A N/A N/A
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Option Option Standard Option
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers Option N/A N/A Option
Rear Wiper Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A Standard N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Body Style Station Wagon Station Wagon Sport Utility Station Wagon
EPA Classification WAGONMID WAGONSM SUV4WD WAGONSM
Turbo N N N Y
Drive Train

 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
City MPG 19 30 19 19
Combined MPG 22 32 22 22
Displacement (CC) 3597 1794 2999 2521
Driveline FWD FWD AWD AWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.45 3.94 3.27 4.00
Fuel Capacity (gal) 18.5 13.2 16.9 15.1
Fuel System SEFI SEFI SEFI EFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $0
Highway MPG 28 36 26 27
Horsepower @ RPM 280@6200 126@6000 250@6600 218@5000
PowerToWeightRatio 13.2 21.3 14.3 16.2
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 6200 6000 6600 5000
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Automatic 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Manual
Torque @ RPM 265@2750 122@4200 219@4200 236@1500
Transmission Speeds 6 5 5 6
Transmission Type A M A M
Type of Engine 3.6L V6 1.8L I4 3.0L H6 2.5L I5
Valves 24 16 24 20
Exterior

 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Crash Test Rating 4*/4* 5*/4* 5*/5*  
Curb weight (lbs) 3697 2701 3600 3521
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum     4635  
Overall Height (in) 58.0 61.6 63.2 57.2
Overall Length (in) 188.2 171.3 188.7 177.7
Overall Width (in) 71.7 69.9 69.7 69.7
Wheelbase (in) 106.7 102.4 105.1 103.9
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Cargo Height     30.3  
Cargo Length     42.4  
Cargo Width - Wheel     42.2  
Trunk Volume (cu ft) 36 22   32
Interior - Passengers

 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Headroom front (in) 37.6 40.6 38.7 38.9
Headroom rear (in) 38.6 39.8 37.1 38.1
Hip room front (in)   51.7 51.0 53.7
Hip room rear (in)   47.8 52.6 50.7
Leg room front (in) 41.4 41.8 44.1 41.6
Leg room rear (in) 37.7 36.3 33.9 34.4
Passenger Volume 96 94   93
Seating Capacity - Maximum 5 5 5 5
Seating capacity - Standard 5 5 5 5
Shoulder room front (in) 55.7 53.2 54.4 55.2
Shoulder room rear (in) 54.6 52.6 53.7 54.1
Suspension

 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 5.2 5.9 8.4 5.3
Rear Suspension Ind Semi Ind Ind
Track Front 61.1 59.6 58.9 60.4
Track Rear 61.1 58.9 58.7 60.3
Towing

 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Tow Capacity (Maximum)   1500 3000 2000
Tow Capacity Standard   1500 3000 2000
Turning Radius

 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Steering Diameter Left 35.8 36.8 35.4 34.9
Steering Diameter Right 35.8 36.8 35.4 34.9
Warranty

 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Toyota Matrix Subaru Outback Volvo V50
Powertrain Miles 60000 60000 60000 50000
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 60 60 48
Rust Miles       100000
Rust Time (Months) 144 60 60 120
Warranty - Basic Miles 50000 36000 36000 50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 48 36 36 48


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