Sedan Volkswagen Passat The B6 is found in Comfortline, Sportline, Trendline and Highline trim levels. The car also included additional packages equipment, including the sporty R-Line. Of the features of the richest equipment options, one can note the presence of adaptive bi-xenon headlights, heating windshield, keyless access and winding systems, dual-zone climate control, DVD navigation system, Dynaudio Hi-Fi audio system with ten channels 600 V, hands-free Bluetooth functions. Expensive equipment also features polished aluminum inserts, more comfortable front seats with full electronics, including position memory, massage, ventilation, and heating. The sloping roof of the Passat B6 slightly reduces the convenience of landing in the back row, but there is more than enough legroom and headroom for passengers. For their convenience - a functional central armrest with a glove box, sun blinds for the rear and side windows.
The engine range of the Volkswagen Passat B6 is inferior to the previous generation, but still looks quite diverse. The simplest option - a 1.6-liter engine - is characterized by high reliability, but clearly insufficient power for confident overtaking on the track. Therefore, from inexpensive options, the buyer can opt for a 1.4 TSI turbo engine, which is characterized by high torque over a wide rev range and low fuel consumption. As the power and number of cylinders of gasoline engines increase, fuel consumption also increases, reaching up to 14.1 l / 100 km in the urban cycle for a 250-horsepower V6. The 1.9- and 2.0-litre TDI look like an interesting alternative - their power and impressive torque are enough for everyday driving at maximum load, and for dynamic driving. The choice of transmission Passat B6 involves different variants: manual (5- and 6-speed), automatic 6-speed or "fast" DSG box (6- and 7-speed).
Front suspension Passat B6 - independent, MacPherson type, with transverse aluminum wishbones and stabilizer roll stability. Rear - independent multi-link with stabilizer. Brakes disc, front ventilated. Thanks to the long base and layout, the luggage compartment has a decent volume - 565 liters. If necessary, the back of the rear sofa can be folded in whole or in parts, which will allow you to transport items up to 197 cm long. The most practical in this regard is a wagon. In addition to front-wheel drive, there are modifications with plug-in rear wheel drive using a Haldex multi-plate clutch.
High degree of security Passat sedan B6 proves excellent result in Euro crash test NCAP, where the car received five out of five stars. This result is achieved thanks to the body structure with programmable deformation zones designed to absorb impact energy, as well as the presence of frontal airbags (passenger with deactivation function) and side airbags. In addition, the equipment includes anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESP), traction control (TCS), ISOFIX mounts. It can be noted the presence of parking sensors, tire pressure monitoring system, cruise control. Drying function brake mechanisms after driving through the water, it causes the pads to briefly press against the disc, which contributes to additional safety.
Passat B6 is considered one of the leaders in the used car market. In total, 1.7 million copies of this generation were sold. When choosing a used Passat B6, it is worth remembering that the high manufacturability of cars in this series has a downside - a decrease in reliability. Of the gasoline engines, the 1.6-liter MPI looks the least problematic. The most rigorous approach should be taken when choosing engines with a combination of direct injection and turbocharging (TFSI), as well as with a DSG transmission. At the same time, powerful gasoline versions often differ favorable price- it has become commonplace against the backdrop of expensive insurance. From diesel engines The most reliable are the two-liter TDI with the common rail system, produced since 2008.
Goals
- Increasing the recognition of the Passat B6
- Show the unusual features of the Passat B6 in an unusual way
Communicate information to an audience aged 18-34 using the appropriate channel
Solution
Volkswagen in the US launched a cross-platform campaign with Zingy (mobile content campaign). Ads from photos of Passat The B6 has appeared on all Zingy WAP sites, including Vindigo Restaurants and Vindigo Movies, as well as the Vindigo City Guide in a PDA version. Both programs were aimed at consumers with higher education, a fairly influential part of the population aged 20-40. Consumers could go to the Passat B6 product page and request Additional information, for example, details about taking a test drive or finding your nearest dealer. Zingy sent them an email on behalf of Volkswagen to anyone who made a request.
Result
Responses were much higher than the average for similar campaigns. The share of clicks was more than 3%.
As Rachel Benor, Sales Representative at Volkswagen of America, says, “Our customers receive and use high technology in their daily lives, and we wanted to help them 'welcome the 2006 Passat' the way they are used to. We love the rapid development of mobile technology and we have put a lot of effort into getting the attention of consumers in this area. Since the Passat is unusual, our advertising must also be unusual.”
The Volkswagen Passat B6 is not for sale in the showrooms of official Volkswagen dealers.
Specifications Volkswagen Passat B6
Modifications Volkswagen Passat B6
Volkswagen Passat B6 1.4TSI MT
Volkswagen Passat B6 1.4 TSI DSG
Volkswagen Passat B6 1.6MT
Volkswagen Passat B6 1.8TSI MT 152 Hp
Volkswagen Passat B6 1.8 TSI DSG 152 Hp
Volkswagen Passat B6 1.8 TSI MT 160 Hp
Volkswagen Passat B6 1.8 TSI DSG 160 Hp
Volkswagen Passat B6 1.9 TDI MT
Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 FSI MT
Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 FSI DSG
Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 FSI 4Motion MT
Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 TSI DSG
Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 TDI MT
Volkswagen Passat B6 2.0 TDI DSG
Volkswagen Passat B6 3.2 4Motion DSG
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Owner reviews Volkswagen Passat B6
Volkswagen Passat B6, 2005
The car was purchased from official dealer, I don’t remember the prices, and everything changed a long time ago, before the default was. Was not in an accident, scratched, of course, tinted in a circle. But there were two very unpleasant moments during operation. At 25 degree frost I had to take my daughter to school, about 6 km, started the Volkswagen Passat B6 and was surprised - the tachometer speed did not reach warm-up and the engine worked like in summer, about 700 rpm, put my daughter in and just started, I felt the smell of burnt wiring in the cabin, I decided not to turn off and take my daughter to school. We were late. Then he did not jam and came immediately home to the parking lot. I realized that the starter is "end". I drowned out and called a tow truck, they sorted out how much I gave - I don’t remember either, but the breakdown violated all plans, I went to work on foot, for a child on foot, the service said that the relay was stuck, native spare parts for the Volkswagen Passat B6 are also not cheap, to order, model was new. It was not in operation for a year, the dealers refused to change it under warranty, such as Moscow frosts and all that. In the second year operation of Volkswagen Passat B6 rustled in front of the engine, in place of the generator. I went to the diagnostics, they “sentenced” the air conditioning compressor, opened it, the whole cavity was in the sinks, again, not an insured event, like I went without freon, in short, there was no point in “butting” with them, I took a contract compressor and decided to sell the car, too “ raw, in my opinion. And so, in general, for lovers of the "Germans", appearance Volkswagen Passat B6, I like it. The chassis is “rattling”, our roads are not “swallowed”, the ground clearance is low, it punched hard several times, especially on the Tula highway. The salon is decently sewn soundly, the assembly is also good, there are also few complaints about handling, the instruments are readable, only the red backlight affects the eyes. Security at height - a bunch of pillows, curtains. The music is good, but only CD, The car is not for everyone.
Advantages : beautiful. Large salon. Good handling.
disadvantages : low ground clearance. Expensive parts. Chassis settings for Bavarian roads.
Artur, Lyubertsy
Volkswagen Passat B6, 2008
Owned Volkswagen Passat B6 2FSI 6AKP, non-DSG, 5 years. Mileage 133 thousand km. What can I say - dynamics, handling, turning angle when turning, rotary xenon. A very necessary “autohold” function, you do not need to keep your foot on the brake when stopping, for example, uphill at a traffic light. The quality of finishing materials in the Volkswagen Passat B6 on the best level, the "Japanese" are clearly losing, I went to everyone, with exceptions. I think the Passat is the best in its class for the money. But not everything is as good as it seems. IN very coldy(-25) "Passat" refused to start. What I just didn't do. I had to put it in a brick garage, the problem was gone, but for this car a big minus. 2-2.5 years of ownership did not break anything, only scheduled maintenance. The salon is really big, the trunk is huge, there were “crickets” in the front panel from time to time, especially in winter. Then there was some kind of whistle under the hood, there was no cold one, it turned out that there was a membrane on the valve cover, not separately, only assembled. The xenon on the right headlight burned out. To change, you have to remove the headlight. The engine and gearbox of the Volkswagen Passat B6 worked perfectly, I changed all the silent blocks of all levers, all the CV joints, the front stabilizer links, the rear wheel bearing only as an assembly, I buy German spare parts, but not the original. Now the belt is beeping, as if I'm not wearing it, I have to not fasten it, because the beeping does not disappear. Put up for sale and sold (cheaper). On a good track, I accelerated the Volkswagen Passat B6 to 215 km / h. I don't think this is the limit. It keeps the road perfectly, the brakes are just ideal, it accelerates faster on the tiptronic, you just don’t need to switch, it switches itself when necessary. Specify how it starts in cold weather, or buy a 1.8 turbo, there are no problems with this, but it eats oil, unlike a 2-liter one.
Advantages : high tech. Controllability. Dynamics.
disadvantages : crude engine - not for our frosts. Weak automatic transmission.
Alexander, Moscow
Volkswagen Passat B6, 2006
The previous car was Ford Mondeo» 2000 2.5 V6 170 hp Manual transmission, drove about 80 thousand on it and sold it with a mileage of 220,000 km. Decided to upgrade, took Passat Volkswagen Passat B6, I really liked it outwardly, in Minsk then there were not so many of them, or rather a lot, but not like now. I don’t perceive a diesel engine in principle, and “petrols” for an affordable amount were only atmospheric ones from Europe with twisted mileage. I immediately liked the car, when I sat down, I felt that it was mine, everything is convenient, everything is at hand, everything is right, it goes fast, the consumption is sane - 7 liters on the highway. If you don’t go more than 100, and 11-12 liters in the city, in the winter in the city it’s a liter and a half more. The car is ideal in terms of handling, the steering wheel is very sharp and informative, the Volkswagen Passat B6 holds the road well, you can drive along the 160 km / h highway without straining, there are no problems with overtaking, the machine is very fast, it immediately resets the gear if there is not enough traction one more, overtaking for pleasure. After the mechanics, I could not get used to the machine for a long time, yet it is not ideal, switching is felt and the sharpness of the transmission of dynamics is blurred. In short, for more than two years I have not gotten used to it, I will basically take the “handle” with the next car, and it’s boring on the machine - there are not so many traffic jams in Minsk, so the machine is not so relevant. The soundproofing of the cabin is decent, but I can’t call it ideal, at the level of the same Mondeo, the suspension is the same, rather stiff and a little rattling, the “disease” is rattling steering rack, twice changed the stabilizer rods and the anther of the outer CV joint, nothing else broke in the car, I only changed the “consumables”.
Advantages : nice car. good review. Comfortable fit. Quite a comfortable ride over long distances, the back does not get tired.
disadvantages : a lot of crickets and squeaks in the cabin. Harsh suspension coupled with a rattling steering rack.
Roman, Minsk
AG. It looks like a simple sedan, but from the stream of others Vehicle it is distinguished by sophisticated headlights, a swift profile with a sloping roof, a massive heavy stern and LED optics.
You don’t have to talk much about appearance - just look at the photos. Here are the other benefits this car, of which he has many, deserve attention.
Characteristics
Volkswagen Passat B6 was offered to Russian buyers with five gasoline engines. The line looked like this:
- 1.4 liter turbo engine, 122 hp from. Acceleration - up to 100 km / h in 10.5 seconds. Max Speed- 203 km / h.
- 1.8-liter "four" turbocharged, 152 liters. from. Acceleration - 8.6 seconds. Maximum - 220 km / h.
- 2 liter turbocharged engine, 200 hp from. Acceleration - 7.6 seconds. Maximum - 235 km / h.
- 1.6-liter "aspirated", 102 liters. from. Acceleration - 12.4 seconds. Maximum - 190 km / h.
- 2-liter "aspirated", 150 hp Acceleration - 9.9 seconds. Maximum - 209 km / h.
In addition to the options listed, the Passat B6 was also offered with a diesel engine. It was a 2-liter turbocharged engine with 140 hp. from. With such a unit, the car accelerated to “hundreds” in 9.8 seconds, and its speed limit was 209 km / h.
The engines were offered with "mechanics" (5 or 6 speeds), as well as with a 6-speed "automatic" Tiptronic. In addition, there were options with a 7-band DSG “robot” with a dual clutch.
By default, the car was front-wheel drive, but 4Motion technology was available as an option.
Versions
There are two versions of the Passat B6 model - station wagon and sedan. The first thing they differ in is the size. They are as follows (indicated in millimeters):
- Length - 4774 and 4765 respectively.
- Height - 1518 and 1472.
- Width - 1 820 for both versions.
- The wheelbase is the same - 2,709 mm.
- Clearance - 17 centimeters for both the station wagon and the sedan.
Judging by the numbers, the dimensions of the Passat B6 in different body styles differ slightly. But you need to immediately pay attention to the trunk! The highlight of the station wagon is a huge cargo hold, the volume of which is 603 liters. And it can be increased to 1,731 liters by folding the rear row back. Get a perfectly flat area for bulky cargo.
Comfort and ergonomics
People who leave reviews about the Passat B6 talk in detail about what it is like to be in this car. Here's what they focus on:
- The car is warm. In a frosty winter, after standing overnight on the street or in the garage, it is heated slowly but surely. Heated seats are good quality. In summer, the air conditioner freezes perfectly, and at the same time its operation is not audible. Outside, switching on is also silent, and it is not displayed when the engine is running. The car takes a long time to cool down.
- Leg blowing for rear passengers powerful.
- The front seats and steering wheel have plenty of range. You can at least “lie down”, as in some sports car, or rest your head on the ceiling. The trunk easily unfolds into a flat floor, due to which an area of 0.9 x 1.85 m is created. You can arrange a good sleeping place.
- There are handy large pockets in the doors, which can hold a lot of small things. And there is also a niche for an umbrella.
- The glove box is spacious. Moreover, there is another one in it - a secret one.
- The dashboard has an interesting backlight. Not faded, at night you even have to turn down the brightness.
- The handbrake is electronic, when you press the gas pedal, it is removed by itself.
- Setup menu in on-board computer contains a considerable number of points, but you can quickly figure out what is there and why.
And finally, the Volkswagen Passat B6 is the owner of a simply pleasant and concise interior. The salon is made of high-quality plastic, natural leather (fabric as standard) and real aluminum.
About the version with a 1.8-liter "aspirated"
Passat B6 1.8 is one of the most popular versions. People who own this car say that it rides very cheerfully, even when compared with cars that have 3.5-liter units under the hoods.
You can characterize the driving style as follows: it is confident, calm, but (paradox!) it encourages dynamics, a more active style. The car is assembled, with excellent control, obedient, comfortable and soft. But if you properly press the gas pedal on a straight line, then it can already be compared with a locomotive. Or with some sports car. There are no yaws, even in winter.
By the way, the nimble DSG-7 gearbox has a strong influence on the dynamics. As the owners of the B6 say in their reviews, the Passat automatic transmission seems to spur on with its frisky work, causing a desire to push.
Motorists also note the “love” of this car for oil. Consumption is approximately 1 liter per 7,000 km. It is recommended to pour Valvoline 5W-30.
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The features of the transmission should also be mentioned when talking about the characteristics of the Passat B6. Naturally, we will talk about DSG box- Tiptronic with six speeds. Transmissions are very short:
- The first is 0-15 km / h.
- The second - 15-30 km / h.
- Third - 30-50 km / h.
- Fourth - 50-65 km / h.
- Fifth - 65-80 km / h.
- Sixth - after 80 km / h.
Almost no one has any complaints about the work of the DSG. Tiptronic shifts gears quickly and imperceptibly, saving fuel, and even without losing dynamics.
But there is still a drawback. This is a rollback. If you get on the Passat with DSG somewhere in a traffic jam on a hill, then it’s not a fact that you can immediately go by moving your foot from the brake pedal to the gas. It takes some time for the power from the engine to be transferred to the wheels. It's only a moment, but it still takes some getting used to. In general, it is better to use the anti-rollback function.
Driving performance
They are affected by the attention of many people who leave reviews about the Passat B6. PPD is especially praised - a "package of bad roads", especially for countries such as Russia. These versions have an increased ground clearance and a stiffer, more reliable suspension.
The car holds the road perfectly, on the track - like a glove. If paired with good tires, of course. Due to the rigidity, however, road bumps are felt. But for excellent driving performance you have to pay a small fraction of comfort, nothing can be done. But nothing knocks and does not rattle - it's worth it.
Electronic assistants work when it is needed. ESP is disabled from the button and is reflected by an icon on the Passat B6 panel when any of its systems is activated.
Deserves special attention AUTO function HOLD. It helps to keep the car in place when you fully depress the brake pedal. Very handy at traffic lights and in traffic jams. And when a person presses on the gas, the function is automatically deactivated. It works, by the way, only when the seat belt is fastened.
Pleases in this car and adaptive steering with electric power, which changes effort depending on the speed of the car. This makes the Passat incredibly docile. Which is very important. The driver must feel that he is driving the car, and not her.
Operation in winter
Whatever engine is under the hood of the Passat B6 model, the car will still start even in the most severe frost. Not to say that with a half turn, but still starts. People who have the desire and opportunity pay extra for Webasto equipment and generally lose any problems related to this topic.
Some motorists say that the low seating position and the long base of the car cause inconvenience. With uncleaned roads in winter, it can be difficult to drive without scratching the bottom. However, thanks to the manual transmission mode (or "mechanics"), the mass of the car and front wheel drive the possibility of getting stuck is minimized.
Helps a lot in winter electronic systems stabilization and ABS. Useful features, especially on our roads.
In general, in the cold season, the car behaves well. The owners of the Passat B6 in the reviews recommend checking the battery before the start of frost, and it is better to put in a new one, preferably with a maximum starting current. AND fuel filter should be changed before winter. Owners diesel versions it is better to fork out for "Webasto", because without preheater the motor starts for a long time, reluctantly. And only under load. An analogue is an electric heater ("hair dryer").
Equipment
In the reviews of the Passat B6, you can read a lot about the configuration of this car. As mentioned earlier, the car is comfortable, and this is also reflected in the presence of various kinds of electronics and functions. So, here is what is included in the list of basic equipment:
- LED taillights and halogen headlights.
- Side mirrors in body color with electric heating and turn signal repeaters.
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel.
- Tachometer.
- Adjustable steering column.
- Multifunctional color display.
- Height adjustable front seats.
- Dividing armrest in front.
- Seat back pockets, floor mats.
- Power driver's seat.
- Central lock and remote control key.
- Front and rear power windows.
- Refrigerated glove box and bottle holders in the doors.
- Airbags (driver, passenger, side, head).
- ISOFIX mount.
- Three-point seat belts with clips and pretensioners.
- Electronic security and traffic control systems (ABS, ESP, TSC, cruise control, etc.).
- Air conditioning, cabin filter, radio RCD-310, 8 speakers.
And this impressive list is far from full list what is in the car. There is also a dimming mirror, rain sensors, reading lights, immobilizer. There is even a 12-volt outlet in the Passat B6 - one in the trunk and another in the back of the center console.
And in cars with maximum configuration there is literally everything - a rear armrest, side airbags, sports seats, leather interior and many other nice options.
Disadvantages and features
Every car has them. Here are the nuances that the owners of the B6 model pay attention to:
- Mirrors. They could have been made larger. Some claim that it was because of the small mirrors that there were moments when an accident threatened. In general, they do not correspond to the level of the machine at all.
- Front side windows. Mud throws them constantly. Mudguards don't work.
- Heated windshield. In general, the presence of this function should be a plus. Yes, on “B8”, where the film is heated, it is. But on the "B6", where you can see a whole scattering of threads, blinding in bad weather and at night from oncoming headlights, - a minus.
- Front racks. Too thick. Because of them, sometimes pedestrians are not really visible.
- Trunk and door locks. Bleeding is a big problem in this car. It's easy to push and close. You need to make an effort.
- Blue backlight. For an amateur. Many say that she spoils ideal instruments, from which indicators would be read excellently, without her.
- automatic transmission. It has both significant advantages and unpleasant nuances. One, to be precise. By default, it saves fuel to the maximum. To make her stop doing this, you have to press the gas pedal for a long time and with effort. Or wield its additional features manually.
- Banks. They are in turns. Steering chic, but the suspension is not soft enough. As a result - a dissonance in sensations.
But main feature, which each version of the Passat B6 (station wagon and sedan) has, is the exactingness of the quality of service. The car is really very complex. And it is for people who know where to serve it and who to entrust to deal with it.
Feelings of owners and cost
About this - in the end. If you study in detail the reviews left about the Passat B6, you can notice a paradox. Everyone says that this is a reliable, comfortable, fast and dynamic car, driving which gives only pleasure. But ... they do not recommend buying it. Or rather, like this: before purchasing, they advise you to look into the price list and get acquainted with the cost of spare parts.
The car itself is inexpensive, but maintenance costs a lot of money. By purchasing "B6", there is a risk of "binding" yourself to the official representatives of VW. Because in the event of a breakdown or a serious defect, it will be difficult to fix it in someone's garage or even in a specialized service. A simple technical inspection alone, according to the owners of the Passat, costs about five to six thousand rubles.
But if this nuance does not scare, then you can take it. The turbine model is the best. Pickup from the bottom, instant acceleration - an indescribable driving experience! True, constant active driving can significantly increase fuel and oil consumption. Fans of high speeds often have to change: 1000 kilometers = half a liter of oil.
But even without a set of high speeds, the car behaves dynamically. If you need to rebuild or join the flow, then there will be no problems with this. Yes, and on the track, overtaking loaded trucks goes with an impressive margin.
What about the price? As mentioned earlier, "B6" has not been produced for 7 years. But there are a lot of ads for the sale of used versions.
So, for example, a 2010 model with a 1.8-liter 152-horsepower engine and an "automatic" in average configuration will cost about 450-500 thousand rubles. The mileage in this case will be about 120,000 km.
Prices for models from earlier years of production start at 250,000 rubles. When buying, it is important to look at the condition of the car. In general, it is better to pay attention to more expensive models. It is advisable to overpay for quality even at the acquisition stage, than to invest impressive amounts later on correcting deficiencies that were not identified during the inspection of the car.