2006-2015 Volkswagen Passat Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.

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This category covers 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Volkswagen Passat models.

The Volkswagen (VW) Passat is a mid-size or large family car produced by Volkswagen, a German automaker. The VW Passat has been manufactured since 1972 and sold internationally across eight generations. Since 1974, the Passat has been marketed as the Dasher, Quantum, Santana, Corsar, Magotan, and Carat.

The Volkswagen Passat features a front-engine layout and was generally available in front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive variants. In 2008, Volkswagen launched the Passat CC, which is a four-door coupe variant of the Passat. The B6 line of the Passat was produced between 2005 and 2010, and the B7 line was produced between 2010 and 2015 as a facelift of the B6 line. The sixth- and seventh-generation Passats were marketed in sedan and station wagon body styles with a range of petrol and diesel engines.

The B6 Passat line launched in 2005 and used a long-wheelbase version of the fifth-generation Golf and Jetta with a transverse engine layout. The B7 facelift was introduced in 2010, and Volkswagen continued to market B7 models outside of North America.

VW Passat vehicles include the VW emblem, which depicts a ‘V’ placed on top of a ‘W’, enclosed by a circle. Passat models also include the Passat emblem, which depicts the model name “Passat” in capital letters on the rear end of the vehicles.

Body and Chassis:

Class: Mid-size car / Large family car (D-segment)
Body Style:
- 4-door saloon/sedan
- 5-door estate/wagon
- 4-door coupé (Passat CC)
Layout: Front engine, front-wheel drive or 4motion four-wheel drive
Platform: Volkswagen Group A6 PQ46

Powertrain:

Engine:
- Petrol engines:
  - 1.4 L I4 TFSI
  - 1.6 L I4 FSI
  - 1.8 L I4 TSI
  - 2.0 L I4 FSI
  - 2.0 L I4 TSI
  - 3.2 L VR6 FSI
  - 3.6 L VR6 FSI
- Diesel engines:
  - 1.6 L I4 TDI
  - 1.9 L I4 TDI
  - 2.0 L I4 TDI
- CNG/petrol bivalent: 1.4 L I4 TSI EcoFuel
Transmission:
- 5-speed manual
- 6-speed manual
- 6-speed DSG automatic
- 7-speed DSG automatic

Dimensions:

Wheelbase:
- 2005-2010: 2,709 mm (106.7 in)
- 2010-2015: 2,711 mm (106.7 in)
- FAW-VW Magotan B7: 2,812 mm (110.7 in)
Length:
- Sedan:
  - 2005-08: 4,780 mm (188.2 in)
  - 2009-2010: 4,765 mm (187.6 in)
  - 2010-2015: 4,769 mm (187.8 in)
  - FAW-VW Magotan B7: 4,865 mm (191.5 in)
- Wagon:
  - 2005-2010: 4,775 mm (188.0 in)
  - 2010-2015: 4,771 mm (187.8 in)
Width: 1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height:
- 2005-2010:
  - Sedan: 1,473 mm (58.0 in)
  - Wagon: 1,516 mm (59.7 in)
- 2010-2015:
  - Sedan: 1,490 mm (58.7 in)
  - Wagon: 1,536 mm (60.5 in)