Volkswagen Passat B6: specifications and photos. Reviews of VW Passat B6 Owners

Volkswagen Passat is produced since 1973. The car since that time has seriously established itself in the market and is very popular among car owners. The German concern does not stop in its development and constantly produces new models. One of them is the Passat B6, whose photo is presented in the article. Let's consider in more detail its advantages: what innovations have introduced manufacturers, than this version differs from previous ones. Also, the technical characteristics of the car, description of its appearance and interior will be briefly presented. But first things first.

Short story

The most striking innovations that manufacturers have introduced into the design can be seen when comparing the sixth version with the fifth. New model Passat B6 was introduced to the general public in early 2005. She replaced the already outdated fifth series of the popular brand. Manufacturers of the new car presented to their customers the capabilities of the new model. Compared with the previous version, the body of the Passat B6 has new, more modern outlines. Manufacturers are pleased with a wide range of engines and comfortable interior. The sixth series of the model was produced until 2010. The new Volkswagen Passat B6 did not fail, and this time its fans, following the fifth series, the car broke records on sales throughout the world. More than two million cars were produced in Volkswagen plants in just five years. This indicates the great popularity of the model WV Passat B6 for motorists. But these figures are understandable. After all, the products of the German concern are of high quality. The cars are designed for a wide mass of consumers and therefore not only meet all the basic needs of motorists, but also meet all the established safety requirements. Undoubtedly, customers are attracted to the appearance of the car. The clarity and accuracy of the lines - that's what distinguishes the Exterior models "Passat".

Innovations

In 2009, manufacturers decided to update their model, using light cosmetic restyling. In the same year was released a new sports model Passat B6 R36. Here is the list of modifications:

• Understated ground clearance ;
• Sports tuning;
• Engine, which has a capacity of 300 liters. from.;
• Optional double clutch gearbox.

Short review

The body of the model Wolkswagen Passat B6 was offered to buyers in two versions: estate and sedan. Compared with the fifth model, the outlines of the novelty have become more elegant and modern. The new car has a modern bumper with built-in side lights. The huge front grille and sparkling optics reincarnated the new Passat B6. Attractive and the back of the car. Here, the lines of lanterns, luggage compartment and bumper are harmoniously combined. The interior of the new car has also changed for the better. He seemed to have increased in volume. The material, which is enveloped in the salon of expensive complete sets, is of high quality. The trunk has become much larger than the fifth series. The new car is more safe for children. In the rear seats there are new fasteners, to which the child seat is fixed. It is included in the basic equipment of the Passat B6.

Specifications. Powertrains

Like the last, the new model can be supplied with a different motor. But, describing the characteristics of the Passat B6, it should be noted that manufacturers had to abandon the eight-cylinder powerful engines. This is due to the fact that the position of the engine under the hood was changed. But the machine from this almost lost nothing. The kit may include one of the following petrol engines:

1. The engine with a volume of 1.4 liters. He was the least powerful for the Passat B6. Its power reached 122 liters. from. The engine was equipped with a turbocharger and four cylinders. The car accelerates to 100 km / h in about 11 seconds. The car speeds up to 200 km / h.
2. The motor with a volume of 1.6 liters also included four cylinders, but was not equipped with a turbo, which affected the power. She was only 102 liters. from. The car with such motor was dispersed to hundred for 12,4 seconds. 190 km / h - this is the maximum speed. Presented another version of the engine - in 115 liters. from. Such cars were produced by a limited party.

Manufacturers have provided for a two-liter motor three modifications:

• 140 hp The engine with a turbo-supercharging and a volume of 1963 cu. Cm. Accelerated to 100 km / h in just 9.8 seconds. The maximum speed is up to 206 km / h. Another engine was produced - 150 liters. from. With a volume of 1984 cubic cm, but without turbo. Accelerated to a hundred in 10.2 seconds. The maximum speed is 208 km / h.
• Engine power of 200 liters. from. Was supplemented by a turbocharger. The maximum speed was 230 km / h. Up to a hundred kilometers accelerated in just 7.8 seconds.
• The most powerful gasoline engine with six cylinders produced a capacity of 250 liters. from. This type of engine was installed only on the all-wheel drive model Passat B6. The volume was 3.2 liters. Accelerated to a hundred for a record 6.9 seconds. The maximum speed is 246 km / h.

The line of petrol units was supplemented by another option in 2008. The new engine had a volume of 1.8 liters and produced a capacity of 160 liters. from. Thanks to the turbocharger and four cylinders, the car accelerated to a hundred for some 8.6 seconds. The maximum speed was 220 km / h. Certainly, all gasoline engines of the Wolkswagen Passat B6 Comply with the standards and meet the Euro-4 ecology standard. The diesel engines for the Volkswagen car had a volume of 1.9 and 2.0 liters. The power unit with a volume of 1.9 liters produced power of only 105 liters. from. The remaining two-liter engines - in 140 and 170 liters. from. Diesel engines were more economical, since they consumed only 5.7 liters per hundred kilometers. And gasoline were more gluttonous: depending on the volume they used from 6 to 9.8 liters.

Transmission

Manufacturers offered a large selection of transmissions for the Volkswagen Passat B6. On weak engines, a five-speed manual gearbox was installed, and more powerful ones were equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox. The box "automatic", also six-speed, was also installed on more powerful engines. The exception was the seven-speed transmission for the engine with a volume of 1.8 liters.

Suspension

Passat B6 can be equipped with one of two options. Front suspension - fully independent, equipped with transverse levers and stability stabilizers. In addition, McPherson struts were installed. In the rear, the car was equipped with an independent multi-link suspension and stabilizers. Disc brakes were installed on all four wheels. But the front brake discs, as opposed to the rear ones, were ventilated. Especially the suspension for the Volkswagen Passat is suitable for the Russian region. The car behaves perfectly on any road. The car is also equipped with an ABS brake system and a steering wheel amplifier. Starting from 2005, the model Passat B6 Is a clear example of quality and reliability. But despite the very long successful release of the sixth series, in 2010 the representatives of the concern decided to replace the sixth model with a newer one - the seventh.

Phaeton Car

A new model of the legendary Passat brand, the seventh in a row, was released in 2010. She was called Phaeton. The Passat car of the seventh version surpassed all expectations. The new series had original faceted headlights. The grille in tandem with the lines of the hull gives the car a solid look. The Passat B7 is another step towards the business class. It can not be said that the "seven" is completely a new model in the automotive arena. Nevertheless, some features of the B7 inherited from the "six". Similarly, you can talk about the filling under the hood. "Seven" - not quite a new car, more precisely, it is a deep processing of WV Passat B6. The sixth series in European factories ceased to be produced at the end of 2010, giving way to a place for the new model. The Volkswagen Passat B6, which was recently produced in factories in China and India, also gave way to the new "seven".

Packages

The fifth model had four complete sets - more in comparison with the sixth, which had only three. But as for the Passat B6-station wagon, he had plenty of packages with options in the assembly. In the complete Trendline (the so-called base model VW Passat B6), the buyer is offered a salon trimmed with plastic, while the set of functions will also be limited. But for a demanding buyer, manufacturers provided a salon upholstered in quality fabric and with a large selection of additional functions. This configuration is called Comfortline. There is also a third assembly, for better-off buyers - Highline - with the maximum equipment. If desired, you can install gorgeous titanium discs. Passat B6 in the kit Highline - a very representative model, combining style and comfort. In this configuration, the interior of the car looks elegant. Chromed details on the instrument panel, interior elements imitating wood, leather upholstered seats attract attention. An integral part of the assembly is a complete electrical package.

Model Passat B6 Variant

In Russia, the premiere of the new car, which is a universal, took place in mid-November 2005. This was the starting point for the start of sales of the new version of the Volkswagen Passat B6. The feedback after the presentation was very positive. This significantly contributed to the growth of sales of this brand. The new model is very similar to the four-door sedan Volkswagen Passat B6. Both cars can see the same contours on the body. It's very easy to be mistaken if you look at both models from the front. In any case, the manufacturer did not deviate from his style and quality. The car has received excellent for maneuverability and ease of control, a beautiful and stylish car.

Short description

The sixth station wagon has a more dynamic rear end than its predecessor. The dimensions of the new car also increased. The length of the new passenger Passat B6 increased by 92 mm, the width of the body - by 74 mm. The height of this model also became larger by 20 mm. If we talk about the size, then we must say that the trunk looks more solid too. Its volume is 603 liters. It should be noted that the salon from this did not suffer at all. If you fold the rear seats, the volume of the boot will increase by another 1128 liters. Inside the car is comfortable and convenient for all passengers without exception. The car is easy to control, stable on the road. On the new model, you can install any of the four petrol engines, where three of them will be new for this model:

• The engine with a volume of 1.6 liters, as well as a capacity of 106 liters. from. (This model of the unit was installed on the fifth version of the Passat car);
• 2.0FSI, with a volume of 2.0 liters and a capacity of 150 liters. from.;
• 2.0TFSI, volume 2.0 liters and power 200 liters. from.;
• 3.2 V6, volume of 3.2 liters and power of 250 liters. from.

Diesel engines are produced in two types: the first with a volume of 1.9 liters, capacity up to 105 liters. from.; And the second - with a volume of 2.0 liters, has a capacity of 140 liters. from.

How much is the sixth model?

In Russia, the Passat B6 car of the Trendline configuration with a power unit of 1.4 liters can be purchased for 400,000 rubles. Complete assembly with the most powerful engine and all-wheel drive option on the Russian market will cost around 1,300,000 r. These are the prices for 2013. The difference in price between the sedan and the Passat B6 station wagon is about $ 15,000. That is, the base model with the necessary minimum will cost $ 26,000, and the most expensive equipment will cost the buyer $ 33,000. Very good price for a good and high-quality station wagon. Along with the technical characteristics, it is the cost that makes the model so popular with car owners.