Segment: Compact
Production years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
At the 2014 Paris Motor Show, Volkswagen showed its cleanest Passat version, the GTE. The new plug-in hybrid had the advantages of low running costs based on a trusted platform.
After the big scandal over the Dieselgate, where Volkswagen Group had to pay billions of dollars to the U.S. in fines and fixes for the cars it sold, the German car manufacturer switched its focus to build plug-in hybrid vehicles with fuel-efficient gasoline engines and electric motors.
When compared to other engine variants of the Passat, the GTE could be recognized by its specific chromed grille with an additional blue line. The front bumper was also redesigned in the lower air scoops and some C-shaped LED daytime running lights were added. The LED headlights were fitted as standard. From the side, the 17" "Astana" light-alloy wheels were featured as standard. In the rear, a pair of fake twin chromed exhausts were fitted on the lower side of the bumper.
Inside the cabin, there were some specific features for the Passat GTE. The standard infotainment unit with a 6.5" touch-screen display was installed. Blue ambient lighting and blue stitches for the leather-trimmed steering wheel were part of the specific features. The car's charging system and the climate control unit could have been controlled via a smartphone specific app.
The main advantage of a Passat GTE was the possibility to be driven in electric mode, hybrid mode, or just with the gasoline engine, on higher speeds where the electric motor wouldn't be efficient.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TSI 6AT (218 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1395 cm3 |
Power: | 115 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM 156 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM 154 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 RPM 249 Nm @ 1500-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.7 in (4768 mm) |
Width: | 72.1 in (1831 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/61.7 in (1,585/1,567 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.9 in (2791 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.2 cuFT (402 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3796 lbs (1722 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4850 lbs (2200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 147 mpg US (1.6 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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Hybrid System: Electric Motor Power: 85 kW (115 HP) Total System Power: 160 kW (218 HP) Total System Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) Electric Range: 50 km (31 miles) Charging Time @ 2.3 kW: 4h 15min Charging Time @ 3.6 kW: 2h 30min |