Is a 1.6 Passat a good car?

Ten Second Review No, the 120PS 1.6-litre diesel engine under the bonnet of this Volkswagen Passat isn’t the most inspirational powerplant, but the car is smooth, refined, beautifully finished and sensibly priced. Fuel economy of 70.6mpg ins’t going to put a big dent in the budget either.

What engine does a 2009 Passat have?

2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
Performance & mpg The front-wheel-drive 2009 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that pumps out 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control is mandatory.

How much horsepower does a 2009 Volkswagen Passat have?

200 hp2009 Volkswagen Passat / Horsepower
Though the Passat comes with only one engine for 2009, its 200 horsepower make it unusually powerful for a four-cylinder. It is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with Triptronic shift controls, for those who want the capabilities of a manual at times. This combination earns an EPA rating of 19/29 mpg.

What are the features of a 2009 Volkswagen Passat?

New standard equipment includes heated washer nozzles, power sunroof, fog lamps and 17-inch alloy wheels. The 2009 Volkswagen Passat competes with the top-of-the-line Accord and Camry models, along with such sporty sedans as Nissan’s Maxima.

What are the different models of the Volkswagen Passat?

It has been marketed variously as the Dasher, Santana, Quantum, Magotan, Corsar and Carat. The successive generations of the Passat carry the Volkswagen internal designations B1, B2, etc. In 2008, Volkswagen launched Passat CC, a “four-door coupé” variant of the Passat.

Why is the Volkswagen Passat called the trade wind?

The name Trade wind came from the wind of the same name. The first generation of the Volkswagen Passat was launched in 1973. Initially, they offered two- and four-door sedans and similar three- and five-door versions. The model shared a modern fastback style, designed by Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro.