2009 Volkswagen Passat Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The high-end midsize 2009 Volkswagen Passat reduces its lineup this year, ditching the Lux, Turbo, and VR6 trims and sticking with only the Komfort. Still available in both wagon and sedan form, the 2009 Passat adds standard paddle shifters on the steering wheel and offers a new optional rearview camera and three steering wheel choices.
The V6 engine has also been dropped, leaving power duties to the 16-valve, 2.0-liter turbo inline-four. Matched with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission (with normal and sport modes), the powertrain delivers 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque, with admirable fuel economy - it's rated around 20/29 mpg.
According to some users, the conservative-looking 2009 Passat actually hides quite a bit of satisfyingly sporty handling, and its characteristically upscale interior rivals that found in the Mercedes CLS. The Komfort trim features full power accessories, tilt and telescopic steering, a 6-CD changer with MP3 playback and satellite radio, leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver's seat, and a cooled storage compartment. A standard sunroof opens up the already spacious interior. Early owners report a comfortable ride in both front and back, with legroom totaling 41 inches up front and nearly 38 inches in back. Rear seats split-fold 60/40 and feature a trunk pass-through armrest. The sedan holds 14.2 cubic feet in its trunk, while the more practical wagon accommodates anywhere from 35.8 to 62 cubic feet of storage, with both an organizer and tiedowns providing added convenience.
Except for the lack of rear side airbags (offered as an option only), the 2009 Passat comes well equipped with safety features, matching its reputation for a safe and solid ride. Traction and stability control, dual front-side and side curtain airbags, 4-wheel ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, mirrors with turn signals, and a tire monitor are all standard. The useful Hill Descent Control limits wear and tear on brakes.
For those wanting a bit more styling flair than the regularly staid 2009 Passat offers, several options dress it up in sporty fashion. Exterior add-ons include sport exhaust tips, several different spoilers, ground effects, and side sills. Looks aside, the 2009 Passat provides a nice blend of high-quality German engineering, decent fuel economy, and upscale comfort, making it versatile as both a family and personal car.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 30GB · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Rear spoiler: wing
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual Adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 30GB · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual Adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
