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2009 PASSAT: VOLKSWAGEN’S TASTEFULLY STYLISH

MIDSIZE SEDAN OR WAGON IS MORE ACCESSABLE

THAN EVER

HERNDON, Va. — Those striving for a genuinely European-designed, engineered,

tuned and built midsize family sedan or wagon need look no further than the 2009

Volkswagen Passat.

Offering a finely honed balance of comfort, functionality, and Autobahn-honed

vehicle dynamics, the Passat — now in its sixth generation — stands out from the ever-

growing and crowded midsize car U.S. marketplace.

Inside and out, the sedan and wagon are recognized as being as sophisticated and

highly crafted. For 2009, both the sedan and wagon are offered in one trim level —

Komfort — and start at $28,300 and $29,690 respectively.

Highlights

2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine

Standard equipped ESP

Brake dry

IIHS Top Safety Pick

Both the sedan and wagon are exceedingly well equipped and offer a full serving

of standard equipment. LED taillamps; chrome exterior accents; a power-glass sunroof;

17-inch alloy “Monte Carlo” wheels; heated washer nozzles; and selection from palette of

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rich metallic paint exterior finishes are included in the base price. New color offerings on

the sedan include White Gold and Island Gray.

The list of standard features and amenities continues on the inside and includes V-

Tex leatherette seat surfaces; heated front seats; CLIMATIC® single zone climate

control; multi-function trip computer; 12-way full power adjustable driver’s seat and

eight-way manually adjustable passenger seat; telescoping and height adjustable steering

wheel with multi-function controls; and a premium eight-speaker AM/FM/Siruis®

satellite radio (including three-month complimentary subscription service) with MP3-

readable six-disc in-dash CD-changer and personal device (e.g., iPod) auxiliary outlet.

An all-new radio navigation system, RNS510, that features a 6.5” high-resolution touch

screen display with an integrated 30 GB hard drive, Audio CD (WMA and MP3), video

DVD playback when vehicle is in park, SD memory slot, and Media Device Interface for

direct connection of USB flash drives and USB certified MP3 players is available as an

option.

For cargo, the Passat sedan holds an impressive 14.2 cu. ft. in the trunk. The Passat

wagon offers 35.8 cu. ft. in the rear cargo area. With the 60/40 split-fold rear seatbacks

lowered (standard on both models), the wagon’s cargo area increases up to 61.82 cu. ft.

For convenience, a 12-volt auxiliary power outlet is included in the cargo area (there are

three APOs in all on both models). The wagon also features a standard power-operated

tailgate hatch.

Engine and Transmission

Under the hood of both the Passat sedan and wagon is Volkswagen’s sophisticated

2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is both efficient and sporty. The standard

powerplant uses a turbocharger and an intercooler for cool, higher-density intake air --

high-end breathing is enhanced further by four valves per cylinder with variable valve

timing. An advanced direct-injection delivery system ensures optimum fuel

consumption.

At 5100 rpm, the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers 200

horsepower. Torque peaks at 207 lbs.-ft. between 1800 and 5000 rpm. With a standard

six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and a final drive ratio of 3.50, zero-to-

60 miles per hour is achieved in a very respectable 7.4 seconds with an electronically

governed top speed of 130-mph. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 29 miles per gallon

on the highway and 19 mpg in city driving.

With six-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission, drivers have two options for gear

changes: automatic and driver-initiated using the gear selector.

Chassis and Suspension

An advanced version of Volkswagen’s proven, front independent McPherson strut

architecture combined with rear multi-link system provides great driving dynamics and

produces a low tendency to allow body roll, resulting in stable and comfortable ride

quality.

For added vehicle control, the Passat sedan and wagon come standard with an

electro-mechanical (electrically assisted) power rack-and-pinion steering system with

16.4:1 steering ratio, and a four-wheel ABS anti-lock braking system with four-wheel

disc brakes and Brake Assist. The ABS includes a brake-wiping feature that keeps the

discs — sized at 312-mm on the front, and 280-mm on the rear -- clean and dry.

In addition to the anti-lock brakes, dynamic chassis controls on the 2009 Passat

sedan and wagon include Anti-slip Regulation (ASR); Electronic Differential Lock

(EDL); Engine Braking Assist (EBA); Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS); and

Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP®). All are standard equipment on every Passat

sedan and wagon.

Active and Passive Safety

Like all Volkswagens, the Passat sedan and wagon include the Prevent and

Preserve Safety System, consisting of more than 45 standard safety features. As standard

equipment, the Passat sedan and wagon include — but are not limited to -- six airbags

(dual front; dual front side thorax; and side curtains); rear-impact optimized head

restraints; front seatbelt pretensioners with load limiters for front and rear occupants; and

three-point safety belts in all five seating positions (two front, three rear) with emergency

locking retractors. Rear passenger side/thorax airbags are available as an option, as are

rear outboard safety belts with pretensioners and load limiters.

The Passat and Passat Wagon, like all 2009 Volkswagens, come standard

equipped with the Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP). This is important because the

National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that ESC

results in 35 percent fewer single-vehicle crashes and 30 percent fewer single-vehicle

fatalities in passenger cars. Volkswagen is one of the only original equipment

manufacturers to provide an electronic stability control system on its entire product line

as standard equipment — ahead of the NHTSA deadline requiring vehicles in the 2012

model year to include stability control systems. ESP compares the driver’s intended

course with the vehicle’s actual direction; if ESP detects a discrepancy, ESP

automatically brakes individual front or rear wheels and/or reduces engine power as

needed in certain driving circumstances to help maintain directional control.

Warranty

The 2009 Passat sedan and wagon come with 24-hour Roadside Assistance for three

years or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first), plus new vehicle warranties including:

• Five-year/60,000 mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty.

• Three-year/36,000 mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty

with wear and tear items and adjustments.

• 12-year unlimited distance Limited Warranty against corrosion perforation.

The Passat sedan and wagon, like all 2009 model year Volkswagens, are included

in the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. Under this program all of the Passat

sedan and wagon’s scheduled maintenance, as described in the maintenance booklet, is

covered for the length of the New Vehicle Warranty—three years or 36,000 miles,

whichever occurs first. Since all current Volkswagens, including Passat sedans and

wagons, use synthetic oil, combined with state-of-the-art German engineering, a 5,000

mile oil change no longer is necessary. This means that like all current Volkswagen

owners, Passat sedan and wagon drivers can drive farther between oil changes.

About Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon,

Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany.

Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s

largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Eos, Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle

convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, CC, Tiguan,

Touareg 2 and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2009

Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program. This is

important because the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt.

Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more.

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Electronic Stabilization Program Technology Backgrounder

All 2009 Volkswagens come standard equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP). ESP has been called the most important safety device since the safety belt and the most important safety advance of this generation. To paraphrase one auto writer, “it’s like having a guardian angel as your co-pilot.” ESP Snapshot

• Helps prevent oversteer and understeer (fishtailing). • Uses technology applied in the Stealth aircraft to keep it aloft to measure the spin

of the vehicle. • Applies computer technology to help the driver maintain control. • NHTSA research found ESC could save 10,000 lives a year.

ESC Advantage

Multiple studies from the U.S., Europe and Asia have concluded that vehicles equipped with ESC have in the range of 35 percent fewer crashes. NHTSA studies conducted specifically in the U.S. concluded that passenger cars equipped with ESC experienced a 30 percent reduction in fatal single vehicle crashes. The same study concluded that SUVs equipped with ESC experienced a 63 percent reduction in fatal single-vehicle crashes. The NHTSA research saw a reduction in crashes that also involve a rollover by more than 70 percent. The studies conducted by NHTSA and others reached similar findings when it came to reducing the incidence of crashes overall: vehicles equipped with ESC saw a significant net reduction in crashes. The agency predicts that ESC could save 10,500 lives and prevent between 168,000 and 252,000 injuries every year. That equates to more than $40 billion savings in economic losses in the U.S. alone. One independent study conducted in 2006 by the prestigious Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) concluded that ESC could prevent nearly one-third of all fatal crashes and reduce the risk of rolling over by as much as 80 percent. ESP takes advantage of the great advances in electronics that have occurred in the past 20 years to be in the vanguard of active or primary safety systems. ESP is the sum of three functions — antilock brakes that enable individual braking and control at the four comers

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of the vehicle, traction control which affects acceleration, and yaw control that addresses the spin of a vehicle.

ESP is a vehicle control system comprised of sensors and a microcomputer that continuously monitors how well a vehicle responds to the driver’s steering input and selectively applies individual brakes and modulates engine power to help keep the vehicle traveling along the path indicated by the steering wheel position. If an unstable condition develops — such as a sudden evasive maneuver or going too fast through the curve of a freeway exit ramp — within a fraction of a second, ESC intervenes via engine electronics and the brake system to help align the vehicle with where the driver is pointing the vehicle.

2009 U.S. Passat WagonStandard EquipmentLegend: Published:

S Standard, at no additional charge O Option, at additional charge Last Revised: 17.11.2008P Part of option package, at additional package charge – Not available

EXTERIORAntenna Integrated roof/window "Diversity" antenna SAnti-Corrosion Fully galvanized sheet metal SBadging Rear/driver side/model badge S

Rear/passenger side/engine badge SVW logo at rear center of trunk hatch, pressing on top of logo will unlatch trunk hatch when unlocked S

Bumpers Front and rear bumpers body color with chrome accents SDual exhaust pipes S

Doors Four doors SBody color door handles SRear Hatchback, power opening S

Exhaust Exhaust system visible SFuel Tank Fuel cap with string attachment and notched edge SGlass Tinted glass SGrille Chrome front grille surround and louvers with chrome accents -Horn Dual tone horns SLights, Front/Rear Halogen headlamps with clear, lightweight, chip resistantpolycarbonate

lenses STaillights, LED technology for tail, brake and turn signal functions SDaytime Running Lights (DRL). Upon start-up of vehicle, headlights engage with reduced power. Instrument panel lighting, parking lights and taillights remain off. To engage all lights with full power, the light switch must be turned to the on position SHeadlights-on warning tone, upon opening of driver's door when ignitionkey is removed SHalogen reflector lens fog lights, integrated into front bumper -Center high-mounted stop lamp above rear window, with LED technology SAutomatic headlights w/ coming home feature -Side blinkers integrated into side exterior mirrors S

Mirrors Body-color exterior rearview mirror housings SPower exterior rearview mirrors, heated, with LED turn signals S

Moldings/Panels Body color side moldings, door handles and bumpers SChrome accents to exterior side window frames, bumpers, and side moldings S

Paint Metallic paint (no charge) SNon-metallic paint S

Roof Power glass sunroof with tilt, slide, preselect, tinted glass, manual sunshade, and pinch protection SChrome roof rails S

Tires 235/45 R17 H, all season tires SFull-size spare tire SMat for tire changes S

Wheels 7 1/2J X 17'' alloy wheel "Monte Carlo" SAnti-theft wheel locks S

Wipers/Washer Aero windshield wipers STwo-speed windshield wipers with adjustable intermittent wipe feature SHeated windshield washer nozzles, front SRear window wiper/washer S

2009 U.S. Passat WagonStandard EquipmentLegend: Published:

S Standard, at no additional charge O Option, at additional charge Last Revised: 17.11.2008P Part of option package, at additional package charge – Not available

INTERIORAir Conditioning CLIMATIC single-zone air conditioning, CFC-free SAlarm/Anti-theft Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, trunk, & radio. Starter

interrupt, with Autolock function. Warning LED in door top sill, with audible and visual activation. SImmobilizer III theft deterrent system S

Armrest Front center armrest with integrated storage box (non-cooling) SRear center armrest, foldable with storage compartment S

Ashtray Non-smoker package SAssist Handles Silicone damped-return assist handles, two front and two rear SCruise Control Stalk-mounted Cruise control SCup Holders Two molded cup holders integrated into center console S

Two rear cup holders integrated inside the rear armrest SDefroster Electric rear window defroster S

Electric side mirror defroster/defogger SDoors/Side Panels Integrated armrests in front door panels S

Integrated armrests in rear door panels SDoor sill protectors SHand grips 2 front, 2 rear S

Floor mats Front and rear floor mats SHeadrests 3 rear sinkable headrests for improved visibility SInstrument Cluster Analog gauges: speedometer, tachometer, vehicle temperature and

fuel. Digital read-outs in dot-matrix font: odometer, trip odometer, clock and date. Illuminated warning lights. SMulti-function trip computer with digital compass, trip time, trip distance,average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty, outside temperature gauge and gear indicator. SSeatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning S

Keys Key fobs (2) with radio-frequency remote transmitter for central locking, with eyelet SValet key (stored in key fob) S

Lighter/Outlets Three power outlets. One in front center console, one in center console for rear seating positions, and one in rear cargo area S

Lighting Dual front and dual rear reading lights SInterior front-center dome light with time delay SLuggage compartment light SInterior ambient lighting, above center console SIlluminated footwells SDoor entry lights S

Locks Central power locking system with key fob-operated closing feature for power glass sunroof and selective unlocking at driver's door SAutomatic locking feature (doors lock automatically when vehicle reaches 8 mph) SLocking-system upgrade with LED SRadio-frequency remote locking system with lock, unlock, rear hatch release and panic button on transmitter SFront door mounted lock/unlock switches for central locking system SChild safety rear door locks S

2009 U.S. Passat WagonStandard EquipmentLegend: Published:

S Standard, at no additional charge O Option, at additional charge Last Revised: 17.11.2008P Part of option package, at additional package charge – Not available

INTERIORMirrors, Interior Driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, illuminated with cover S

Dimming rearview mirror, manual SMirror control pad with joystick control S

Radio/Audio AM/FM radio with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3 format readable, eight speakers, AUX-IN multimedia socket for external audio source. Includes Sirius® Satellite Radio (incl. hardware, activation fee, plus limited complimentary service). S

Remote Releases Remote releases for rear hatch and fuel filler door with valet lock out, located on driver's side door S

Restraint Systems Driver and front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system SDriver and front passenger side-thorax airbag supplemental restraint system SSide Curtain Protection® SAir bags, head curtain (front and rear) SRear passenger side-thorax airbag supplemental restraint system, with safety belt pretensioners for the outer rear seats OThree point safety belts, all five seating positions. Height adjustable for driver and front passenger SEmergency locking retractors for all seating positions SOptimized front head restraints SSafety belt power pretensioners (Pyrotech) for driver and front passenger SSafety belt load limiters for driver, front passenger, and rear outboard seating positions SInterlock feature - center rear safety belt cannot be extended unless seat back is in fully locked positions SLATCH - Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. Child seat lower anchorage points and top tether, rear outboard seating positions S

Seating, Front 12-way full power adjustable driver seat: incl. 4-way power adjustable lumbar support S8-way manually adjustable passenger seat SHeatable front seats S

Seating, Rear 60/40 split-folding rear seat SRear seat head restraints, height adjustable SFolding armrest with integrated cup holders S

2009 U.S. Passat WagonStandard EquipmentLegend: Published:

S Standard, at no additional charge O Option, at additional charge Last Revised: 17.11.2008P Part of option package, at additional package charge – Not available

INTERIOR

Special Features

O

Parking brake, electronic, with button mounted in dash SParking brake, AUTO HOLD start-off assistance STire-pressure monitoring system S

Steering Wheel 3-spoke leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel SSteering wheel deformable upon impact SHeight adjustable and telescoping steering column STheft-deterrent steering column S

Storage, Interior Front and rear door storage pockets SFront seatback magazine storage pockets SFront center armrest with integrated storage box (non-cooling) SUmbrella storage located within driver's side door (self-draining) SGlove box, lockable, cooled (non-illuminated) S

Sunvisor Left/right visors, top visors sliding with illuminated vanity mirrors SSunshades Rear side sunshades, manually operated STrim (Details) Leather-wrapped gearshift knob and boot S

Metal look synthetic "Brushed Stainless" STrunk/Cargo Area Retractable storage cover in cargo area S

Fully upholstered luggage compartment SGrip on inside of hatch to assist in closing STwo tie-down hooks in cargo area SIlluminated trunk SStorage barriers in trunk SLoading edge protection, plastic S

Upholstery V-Tex seating surface SVentilation System Flush-closing air vents in instrument panel S

Rear passenger ventilation for heat and A/C SPollen filter S

Windows Power windows with pinch protection. Front windows with automatic one-touch feature, operable from driver's side only. Window lockout feature available on driver's side door S

Radio Navigation System "RNS510" featuring 6.5" High Resolution (800x450 pixels) touchscreen display, Integrated 30 GB hard drive (10 GB Navigation, 20 GB audio), Audio CD (WMA and MP3) and video DVD playback, SD memory card slot, center console 3.5mm auxiliary input, Media Device Interface (MDI) for direct connection of USB flash drives and USB-certified MP3 players (replaces CD-Changer)

2009 U.S. Passat WagonStandard EquipmentLegend: Published:

S Standard, at no additional charge O Option, at additional charge Last Revised: 17.11.2008P Part of option package, at additional package charge – Not available

TECHNICALBrakes ABS (anti-lock braking system) S

Power-assisted front vented disc brakes, rear solid disc brakes SDisc-wiping feature: automatically taps brake discs to remain dryer, cleaner and responsive; not noticeable by driver or passengers SAuto-hold function: hill-hold ensures that the vehicle will stop automatically as soon as it has come to a standstill while driving forwards or backwards, uphill or downhill S

Emissions Federal 50 state approved LEV II ULEV - T2 BIN 5 : LEV II / T2 EVAP : 200 hp SPZEV 50 State approved LEV II SULEV - T2 BIN 2 : ZEVAP(PZEV) / T2 EVAP : 200 hp OOBD II S

Engine 2.0T 200 horsepower, 207 lbs-ft torque, 4 cylinder, in-line, 4V, turbocharged, TFSI S

Side Protection Anti-intrusion side door beams SSteering Electro-mechanical power steering, dual-pinion (steering and driving

pinions) SSuspension Front McPherson concept with triangular wishbones, coil springs,

telescopic self-leveling shock absorbers, stabilizer bar SRear fully independent four-link suspension with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar S

Traction Control Anti-slip regulation (ASR) SElectronic Differential Lock (EDL) SElectronic Stabilization Program (ESP) with brake assist, and disc wipers S

Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® SWARRANTYAnti-Corrosion 12 year/unlimited distance Limited Warranty against Corrosion

Perforation SPowertrain Warranty 5 year/60,000 mile (100,00km) (whichever occurs first). Powertrain SVehicle Warranty 3 year/36,000 mile (whichever occurs first). New Vehicle

Limited Warranty SROADSIDE ASSISTANCERoadside Assistance 3 year /36,000 mile (whichever occurs first) 24 hour, provided

by Road America SNO-CHARGE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAMService Program 3 year/36,000 mile (80,000km) (whichever occurs first). New Vehicle

Limited Warranty S

2009 U.S. Passat WagonOption ProgramLegend: Published: O Option, at additional charge Last Revised: 17.11.2008

PACKAGESO

OPTIONSO O

Rear Side Airbags

Navigation Infotainment Package

iPod adapter (Located in glovebox, replaces Aux In)

Radio Navigation System "RNS510" featuring 6.5" High Resolution (800x450 pixels) touchscreen display, Integrated 30 GB hard drive (10 GB Navigation, 20 GB audio), Audio CD (WMA and MP3) and video DVD playback, SD memory card slot, center console 3.5mm auxiliary input, Media Device Interface (MDI) for direct connection of USB flash drives and USB-certified MP3 players (replaces CD-Changer)

2009 U.S. Passat WagonChange PointsLegend: Published:

S Standard, at no additional charge O Option, at additional charge Last Revised: 17.11.2008P Part of option package, at additional package charge – Not availableNOMENCLATURE

One trim level only - Komfort STECHNICALEngine PZEV 50 State approved LEV II SULEV - T2 BIN 2 : ZEVAP(PZEV) / T2

EVAP : 200 hp O2.0 TFSI only available S

Transmission Deleted manual transmission XEXTERIORPaint Delete Mocha Brown X

Delete Arctic Blue Silver XDelete Blue Graphite XDelete Tornado Red XDelete United Gray X

INTERIORHeatable front seats SHeated washer nozzles SNavigation Infotainment Package Available Oreplace pure beige w/cornsilk beige O

2009 U.S. Passat Wagon 2.0TTechnical Specifications

Published: Last Revised: 17.11.2008

ENGINE Type

Bore 3.2 in. 82.5 mmStroke 3.7 in. 92.8 mmDisplacement 121 cu. in. 1.984 ccmCompression Ratio 10.3:1Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm 200 @ 5,100 - 6000 RPMMaximum torque, lbs - ft @ rpm 207 lb- ft. 280 Nm @ 1800 - 5000 rpmFuel RequirementFiring OrderEngine Management / Ignition System

ENGINE DESIGNArrangement Front mounted, transverseCylinder Block Cast ironCrank Shaft Forged steel, five main bearingsCylinder Head Aluminum alloyValve TrainCooling SystemLubrication Gear pump, pressurized, full flow with oil coolerFuel / Air Supply Fuel Straight Injection (FSI) into cylinders, turbo charger/intercoolerEmissions

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAlternator - V/A 14 volts 140 amp Battery - V/Ah 12 volts 60 amp x hDRIVE TRAINTransmission Automatic: 6-speed with Tiptronic®Drive train Front wheel drive

AutomaticTransmission Gear Ratios:1 1st 4,04

2nd 2,373rd 1,564th 1,165th 0,856th 0,67Reverse 3,19Final 3,50

CAPACITIESEngine Oil (with filter) 4,4 qt 4,2 LFuel Tank 18,5 gal 70 LCooling System 7,6 qt 7,2 LWiper Fluid 2,6 qt 2,5 LSTEERINGTypeTurns (lock to lock) 3,0Turning Circle (curb to curb) 35,8 ft 10,9 mRatio 16.4:1

Bin 8 California Emissions Concept

DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan

Under bonnet ceramic precatalyst with catalyst heating function via homogenous split dual injection Bin 8 EPA Federal Emissions concept

Inline four-cylinder spark-ignition engine with fuel straight injection, exhaust turbocharger with intercooler, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts (DOHC)

Premium fuel recommended for maximum performance 1-3-4-2Fully electronic engine management with drive-by-wire throttle control, direct injection, adaptive lambda control; mapped ignition with cylinder selective ignition coil, cylinder-selective adaptive knock control

Electromechanical power steering, dual-pinion

2009 U.S. Passat Wagon 2.0TTechnical Specifications

Published: Last Revised: 17.11.2008

INTERIOR VOLUME - SAEEPA Class Midsize Station WagonSeating Capacity FivePassenger Volume 97,1 ft 2,75 m Cargo Volume 35,8 ft 1,01 m Cargo Volume with rear seat folded 61,82 ft 1,57 m

Volume 51,1 ft 1,45 m 46,0 ft 1,30 m Head Room 38,3 in 973 mm 38,6 in 980 mmShoulder Room 55,7 in 1.415 mm 54,6 in 1.387 mmLeg Room 41,4 in 1.052 mm 37,7 in 958 mmBODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSIONType Unitized construction, bolt-on fenders, fully galvanizedFront Suspension

Rear Suspension

Service BrakesFront, size 12.3 in. 312 mmRear, size 11 in. 280 mmAnti-Lock Braking System

Parking Brake Activated by electronic button located on dash, effective on rear wheelsWheels/Tires 7 1/2J X 17" alloy wheels, with alloy wheel cover

235/45 R17 H, all season tiresDrag Coefficient .297DIMENSIONS*Wheelbase 106,7 in 2.709 mmFront Track 61,1 in 1.552 mmRear Track 61,1 in 1.552 mmLength 188,0 in 4.774 mmWidth 71,7 in 1.820 mmHeight 59,7 in 1.517 mmGround Clearance 5,2 in 131 mm

*curb weightWEIGHTS AutomaticCurb Weight 3.512 lb 1.593 kg

Front 1.942 lb 881 kgRear 1.404 lb 637 kg

Payload 1.228 lb 555 kgFUEL CONSUMPTION AutomaticCity mpg 19Highway mpg 28PERFORMANCE Automatic0-60 mph 7,4 secondsTop Speed 130 mph

Four-link independent rear suspension with telescopic shock absorber arrangement, weight optimized anti-roll bar. Axle acoustically decoupled from body.Power assisted front vented disc brakes. Rear solid disc brakes.

TRW EBC 440, with Electronic Stabilization Program with Brake Assist all four wheels

Front Rear

McPherson concept with triangular wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar

Order Guide & Pricing 2009 Passat Wagon

Engine Transmission Model Codes PZEV *

Model CodesRetail

Destination Charge (subject to change, add to all orders) 700$

STANDARD FEATURES

AVAILABLE PACKAGES AND STAND ALONE OPTIONSTrim and Package Options Option Code Retail

4X4 350$ PIO

(P-I-Oh)

Bluetooth™ Connectivity w/ Voice Recognition 9W3 275$

Trim Level Option Option Code Retail

Rear Side AirbagsiPod® Adapter Not Available with PVB

Komfort

199$

MARKET DELIVERY OPTIONS

Located in glovebox. Replaces standard 3.5mm auxiliary input.

1,990$

Trim and Package

* Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle specific to PZEV (CA,CT,MA,ME,NY,PA,RI,VT,NJ,WA,OR) and Contiguous (AZ,DE,OH,ID,NH,NV,WV,MD) States

Komfort

3C55L6

Includes: 17" Monte Carlo alloy wheels with All-Season Tires; Climatic manual air conditioning; Leather Multi-function steering wheel; 12-way power driver seat with 8-way manual passenger seat; Heatable front seats; Premium VII 2-DIN 8-speaker AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-CD Changer with Sirius (TM) Satellite Radio and 3.5mm aux-in; Power sunroof; V-Tex seating trim with small leather package; Center armrest; Rear armrest with pass-thru storage, tray, and 2 cupholders; ESP, ABS with front and rear disc brakes, ASR, TPMS; Chrome roof rails.

Effective: 2/18/2009

MODELS

29,690$ 2.0T 200 HP 6-speed Tiptronic Komfort N/A

DVD Satellite Navigation with MDI Not Available with PIO

P M Ki R bb M ( f 4) d T k Li

New and improved "RNS510" navigation system featuring 6.5" High Resolution (800x450 pixels) touch-screen display, Integrated 30 GB hard drive (10 GB Navigation, 20 GB audio), Audio CD (WMA and MP3) and video DVD playback, SD memory card slot, center console 3.5mm auxiliary input, Multimedia socket MEDIA-IN for direct connection of USB flash drives and USB-certified MP3 players.

PVB

VOLKSWAGEN of America, Inc.

BWM 199$ BWP 299$ PSG 169$

BAT 1,350$

Color and TrimTrim Levels Code Pure Beige Cornsilk Beige Classic Gray Black

B4B4 MA* NN* - QQ7B7B MA* NN* - QQ9R9R - - MM QQ2T2T MA* NN* - QQC9C9 - - MM QQ8E8E - - MM QQ

*Pure Beige (MA) is not available as of wk45, and will be replaced with Cornsilk Beige (NN) starting wk45. **Note: Pure Beige Interior comes standard with Stainless Steel interior trim; Classic Gray & Black interiors come standard with Dulled Chrome interior trim.

Specifications, equipment, options, and prices are subject to change without notice. Some items may be unavailablewhen vehicle is built. Prices exclude destination charges, registration and retail delivery charges

All

CANDY WHITEWHITE GOLD METALLICCOBALT BLUE METALLICDEEP BLACKISLAND GRAY METALLICREFLEX SILVER METALLIC

MODEL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR COLORV-Tex

Exterior Color

AllSport Akiros - (4) 17" Akiros Alloy Wheel Upgrade with 235/45/R17 91H all-season tires. This option includes return of the Take-Off wheels to Dealer Not Orderable as of 10/30/08

Passat Protection Kit - Rubber Mats (4), Trunk Liner, & Splash Guards (4) Splash Guards (set of 4)

Passat Mat Kit - Rubber Mats (set of 4) and Trunk Liner