Overview
The 2015 Volkswagen Passatis a midsize sedan offered in 6 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $21,340. For that price, it mainly competes with the Hyundai Sonata, the Toyota Camry, and the Honda Accord. Between 6 trims, the 2015 Volkswagen Passat Sedan offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 1.8L turbocharged Inline-4 engine making 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 280 horsepower-making 3.6L V6 engine. The first engine is mated to a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission while the latter is paired to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Volkswagen Passat Sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 7.7 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.4 seconds with the high-powered engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Volkswagen Passat Sedan can manage a combined fuel economy between 23 and 28 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 7 striking colors the Fortana Red comes in really pull you towards itself.
