Volkswagen Passat 2014 Owner's Manual

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Midsized. Not downsized.

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Have you noticed a lot of midsize sedans
are downsizing? Smaller in overall size,
less powerful engines, less interior cabin
space. It seems the list of smaller keeps
getting bigger. The Passat takes a different
approach, providing more everywhere it
can. Which is why it’s no surprise that it
has best-in-class rear legroom.* And more
miles per tank than any midsize car.** And

*Based on manufacturers’ published data comparing nonpremium midsize sedans. **2013 Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 31 city/43 highway mpg EPA estimates. Range based on 43 highway mpg EPA estimate and an 18.5-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.

Model year 2014 estimates not available at time of printing.

some of the highest possible safety ratings.
Drivers seem to like this whole “more”
concept. And it looks like the critics do too.
It’s no wonder that the Passat is one of the
most-awarded midsize sedans in its class.
So if you’re looking for a midsize sedan,
get the one that goes big in every way.

That’s the Power of German Engineering.

V6 SEL Premium shown in Black

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the numbers.

QUALITY

page 05

PERFORMANCE

page 07

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page 08

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TDI

CLEAN DIESEL

page 11

INTERIOR

TECHNOLOGY

page 15

SAFETY

page 17

ACCOLADES

page 19

SPECS & ACCESSORIES

page 23

The Passat has quality you can feel every
time you interact with it. But we think the
best feeling you’ll get is when you drive it.

*See www.fueleconomy.gov for EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition. **Based on manufacturers’ published data comparing nonpremium midsize sedans. †Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). ††“Top Safety

Pick+” based on moderate-overlap frontal crash test, small-overlap frontal crash test, side-impact crash test, rear-impact crash test, and roof strength test. Test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For details, visit www.iihs.org. See vw.com for more information on safety features.

It’s always nice having choice. That’s why
we gave the Passat four unique engines.
Pick your power.

Wouldn’t it be great to have power and
fuel effi ciency?* We think so, which is why
we created our TDI Clean Diesel engine.

With premium quality craftsmanship and
best-in-class rear legroom,** you’ll fi nd few
midsize sedans as accommodating as ours.

Proof that you can be in touch and in tune
with your car, especially when you’re rocking
out to the available Fender
Audio System.

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Premium

Many cars advertise how safe they are.
The Passat backs it up with a 5-star overall
Safety Rating from NHTSA
Safety Pick+ from the IIHS.

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and a 2013 Top

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You’ve got a lot of choices in the midsize
sedan segment. Can you guess which one
was the pick of automotive experts?

Colors. Trims. Wheels. They’re all the
things that make a Passat your Passat.

It’s all coming

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together
beautifully.

QUALITY

You know it when you see it. And feel it.
And hear it. Because inside and out, the
Passat is designed with quality you won’t
typically find in this class. Things like our
class-exclusive laser seam welding, which
provides a higher build quality you can
actually see. Or that solid thunk you hear
every time you close a door. Or maybe it’s
the premium quality materials everywhere
you touch. Of course, if you’re not sure
where to start, just drive the Passat. We’re
sure it’ll all come together very quickly.

V6 SEL Premium shown in Tungsten Silver Metallic

*Feature available on select models.

Manufactured in a LEED® Platinum-certified plant
in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Stylish and defined character lines

Laser seam welding

Foglights with low-speed corner-illuminating feature*

Premium interior appointments

Forged-steel door hinge. Hear that solid door

thunk? It’s proof that the sturdy construction
you know and love is found throughout the
whole car. Even in our door hinges.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel. The

available leather-wrapped steering wheel feels
good. It makes you feel in control. And it makes
you want to drive. It’s quality you’ll notice every
time you take the wheel, or take a turn.

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More power to you.

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PERFORMANCE

Having power is great. Getting to pick how you get that power
is even better. Which is why we gave the Passat four unique
powertrain options, including a class-exclusive TDI Clean Diesel
engine, a standard 5-cylinder engine, one of the most powerful
V6 engines in its class, and a turbocharged engine that also
happens to combine great performance and fuel efficiency.*
The Passat is also one of the only midsize sedans to offer a
6-speed DSG® automatic transmission with Tiptronic,® for faster
shifts and even the option to shift for yourself. So if you’re looking
for power, the Passat gives you that and something more. The
power of choice.

V6 SEL Premium in Tungsten Silver Metallic

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2.5L engine. A 4-cylinder engine is standard
for this class. Which is why we raised the standard by
including a 5-cylinder engine on the Passat.

*See www.fueleconomy.gov fro EPA estimates. Your mileage may vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition. **2013 Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 31 city/43 highway mpg EPA estimates. Range based on 43 highway mpg EPA estimate and an 18.5-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your

driving habits and vehicle condition. Model year 2014 estimates not available at time of printing.

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1.8T engine. Sometimes you just need a little
boost. That’s why we made an eco-conscious engine
that gets impressive gas mileage, and it also packs a
turbocharger for that extra boost of power when you
need it.

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3.6L V6 engine. The 280-hp V6 on the Passat
has a power delivery and smoothness that few midsize
sedans can match. Which isn’t surprising, since you can’t
even get a V6 on some midsize sedans.

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2.0L TDI Clean Diesel. With up to 43 hwy
mpg and a best-in-class range of 795 miles per tank,
the available TDI Clean Diesel gives the Passat better
range than any midsize sedan, including any hybrid
midsize sedan.**

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