Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Volkswagen refreshed the Passat's sixth generation and claimed that it was the seventh generation even though it was the same old car underneath the new look.
When Ford facelifted the first Mondeo generation in Europe, it changed more than 1,400 parts on it, and the car looked completely different. Yet, it didn't call it a new generation. A new model, perhaps, was the correct name. But not a new generation, such as the German carmaker did with the Passat, in its both shapes, the sedan and the station wagon, called Variant.
Parked next to its 2005 sibling, the 2010 Passat Variant looked different but sported almost the same wheelbase, and it was based on the same MQB platform used by Volkswagen from the Polo to the Tiguan. The car's front featured new headlights, with a rectangular shape instead of the 2005 model. Also, the design team installed a new grille with three slim slats spread between the headlights. Its bumper sported a new apron with angular-shaped fog lights.
The interior was reworked, and the German form-follow-function concept worked better this time. Finally, Volkswagen understood that the parking button must stay on the center console, not next to the lights knob on the dashboard. There was a new infotainment unit and climate controls. To make the car looks more upmarket, the Passat sported a round analog clock above the center stack. Its trunk was the same, offering 513 liters (18.1 cu-ft) with the rear seats up and up to 1641 liters (58 cu-ft) with the entire bench folded.
Under the hood, Volkswagen worked on its engine lineup to make them pass the European and the U.S. standards. The gasoline versions went well, but the diesel ones started the fire called Dieselgate.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 5000 RPM 122 HP @ 5000 RPM 121 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 147 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 RPM 199 Nm @ 1500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 59.7 in (1516 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60 in (1,552/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.8 in (2713 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.3 cuFT (603 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3247.4 lbs (1473 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4563.6 lbs (2070 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 149 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP) BlueMotion | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 5000 RPM 122 HP @ 5000 RPM 121 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 147 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 RPM 199 Nm @ 1500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 59.7 in (1516 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60 in (1,552/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.8 in (2713 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.3 cuFT (603 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3271.7 lbs (1484 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4585.6 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 142 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1798 cm3 |
Power: | 118 KW @ 4500-6200 RPM 160 HP @ 4500-6200 RPM 158 BHP @ 4500-6200 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-4200 RPM 249 Nm @ 1500-4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135.5 mph (218 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R16 V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 59.7 in (1516 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60 in (1,552/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.8 in (2713 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.3 cuFT (603 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3373.1 lbs (1530 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4651.8 lbs (2110 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 160 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 6MT FWD (210 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 155 KW @ 5300-6200 RPM 211 HP @ 5300-6200 RPM 208 BHP @ 5300-6200 RPM |
Torque: | 206 lb-ft @ 1700-5200 RPM 279 Nm @ 1700-5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R 16 W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 59.7 in (1516 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60 in (1,552/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.8 in (2713 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.3 cuFT (603 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3437 lbs (1559 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4717.9 lbs (2140 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 FSI 6AT AWD (300 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3597 cm3 |
Power: | 220 KW @ 6600 RPM 299 HP @ 6600 RPM 295 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2400-5300 RPM 350 Nm @ 2400-5300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/45 R17 W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 59.7 in (1516 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60 in (1,552/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.8 in (2713 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.3 cuFT (603 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3908.8 lbs (1773 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5114.7 lbs (2320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 215 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L TDI 6MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 4400 RPM 105 HP @ 4400 RPM 103 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM 249 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 59.7 in (1516 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60 in (1,552/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.8 in (2713 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.3 cuFT (603 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3401.7 lbs (1543 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4673.8 lbs (2120 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 116 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6MT (170 HP) BlueMotion | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 4200 RPM 170 HP @ 4200 RPM 168 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.2 mph (224 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R 16 V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 59.7 in (1516 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60 in (1,552/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.8 in (2713 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.3 cuFT (603 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3514.2 lbs (1594 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4806.1 lbs (2180 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 123 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) BlueMotion | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 4200 RPM 140 HP @ 4200 RPM 138 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 59.7 in (1516 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60 in (1,552/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.8 in (2713 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.3 cuFT (603 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3463.5 lbs (1571 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4806.1 lbs (2180 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 120 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5500 RPM 150 HP @ 5500 RPM 148 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 RPM 220 Nm @ 1500-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Natural Gas |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131.7 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 59.7 in (1516 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60 in (1,552/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.8 in (2713 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.3 cuFT (603 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3584.7 lbs (1626 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4739.9 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 67.2 mpg US (3.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |