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Get to know the Performance & Efficiency Specs of the 2018 VW Passat
By Product Expert | Posted in New VW Models on Saturday, December 30th, 2017 at 7:21 pm2018 Volkswagen Passat Performance & Efficiency
It is easy to understand why people are drawn to Volkswagen vehicles, with their efficient and powerful drivetrains and stylish exteriors. The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has smooth clean body lines that give it a classic and contemporary exterior appeal. With plenty of versatile interior space and loaded with advanced safety and technology features, the 2018 Volkswagen Passat offers everything you could ask for in a sedan. But the best attribute of the 2018 VW Passat is its performance and efficiency, with a gas-sipping engine that has impressive horsepower and torque, the Passat delivers a sporty driving experience.
Performance & Efficiency Specs
The 2018 Volkswagen Passat gets equipped with a standard 2.0L TSI® 16-Valve 4-Cylinder engine with Direct Fuel Injection. This 2.0L TSI® engine pairs with a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport Mode to give the 2018 Volkswagen Passat 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.  This drivetrain setup also provides the 2018 Volkswagen Passat with EPA fuel economy estimates of 25 MPG when driving through the city and 36 MPG when cruising the highway. A 3.6L 24-Valve Narrow-Angle V6 with FSI® comes standard on the 2018 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium and GT trim levels, and provides it with 280 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The 3.6L V6 pairs with a 6-Speed DSG® Automatic Transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport Mode to achieve EPA fuel economy estimates of 19 MPG city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. The 2018 Volkswagen Passat not only delivers two powerful and efficient drivetrains, but it also provides Passat owners with the People First Warranty. The People First Warranty is a 6-Year/ 72k-mile Transferable Limited Warranty which is longer in miles and years than any of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat’s closest competitors. This transferable warranty gives Passat owners with complete peace of mind when purchasing their new 2018 Volkswagen Passat, and also when it is time to resell it as well. You can find the perfect Volkswagen Passat at EVS Auto and take it for a test drive today.