Is the Passat fast?
The new Passat has a top speed of 147 MPH and can reach 60 MPH in 6 seconds. Not too shabby. This is an all new mid-sized SUV type car by Volkswagen, which hasn’t been built for speed so much as it has been built for picking the kids up from school. It’s top speed is only 135 MPH and it reaches 80 MPH in 16 seconds…
Are VW Passats good?
Is the Volkswagen Passat a Good Car? Yes, the 2021 Passat is a good midsize car, despite its low ranking. This Volkswagen delivers a comfortable ride, even over bumpy roads, and its lone available engine has sufficient power for your daily commute.
How many VW Passat have there been in the world?
With more than 23 million examples built since 1973, the Volkswagen Passat is one of the best-selling family sedans all over the world. Here’s a bit of its history, courtesy of a series of videos from VW.
When did the VW Passat B1 come out?
Volkswagen Passat B1 (1973 – 1981) The first Passat was based on (at that time) the new Audi 80, just launched a year earlier, sharing the same platform and some of the engines. Named after the German word for trade wind, it was, in essence, a fastback, trimmed down version of the Audi. And it was an instant hit.
How did the VW Passat get its name?
Here’s a bit of its history, courtesy of a series of videos from VW. The first Passat was based on (at that time) the new Audi 80, just launched a year earlier, sharing the same platform and some of the engines. Named after the German word for trade wind, it was, in essence, a fastback, trimmed down version of the Audi. And it was an instant hit.
Which is better Audi A4 or Audi Passat B5?
With an even more aerodynamic body (a Cx of 0.27 was still impressive in those times), and again a shared platform with the Audi A4, the Passat B5 managed to offer more interior space, premium-like safety features and an upscale interior.