Technical data for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Technical data  
¤ Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Important vehicle labels  
Engine data  
Dimensions  
Your vehicle's engine type is shown on the vehicle identification label.  
The specifications in this Manual refer to the base model. The stated  
values may vary, depending upon different equipment or models, as  
well as with respect to special vehicles and vehicles exported to dif-  
ferent countries.  
More information:  
Transporting  
Tires and wheels  
Saving fuel and helping the environment  
Fuel  
Engine oil  
Engine coolant  
Consumer information  
WARNING  
Disregarding or exceeding stated values for weights, loads, di-  
mensions and maximum speed may result in accidents and se-  
rious personal injuries.  
Important vehicle labels  
Fig. 18 Vehicle identification label: Shown in the example with engine  
identification code CBFA 3.  
Fig. 19 Vehicle identification number (VIN).  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Factory-installed safety certificates, stickers, and signs containing  
important information regarding vehicle operation can be found in the  
engine compartment and on certain vehicle components, such as  
inside the fuel filler flap, on the passenger sun visor, in the driver door  
jamb, or on the luggage compartment floor.  
Do not remove, alter, or render unusable or illegible any safety cer-  
tificates, stickers, and labels.  
If vehicle components bearing safety certificates, stickers, or labels  
are replaced, make certain that the firm doing the work attaches new  
conforming certificates, stickers, or labels to the same part of the new  
components.  
Vehicle identification number (VIN)  
The vehicle identification number is on a plate on top of the instru-  
ment panel on the driver side, and is visible from the outside through  
the windshield fig. 19 (arrow). The view window is on the side at the  
bottom of the windshield. The vehicle identification number is also  
stamped into the top of the right drip channel in the engine compart-  
ment. The drip channel is between the spring strut tower and the right  
fender. Open the engine hood to read the vehicle identification num-  
ber ž Working in the engine compartment.  
Vehicle identification label  
The vehicle identification label fig. 18 is affixed to the area of the  
spare wheel well underneath the luggage compartment floor panel  
and contains the following information:  
(1) Vehicle identification number (VIN)  
(2) Vehicle type, engine output, and transmission  
(3) Engine and transmission identification codes, paint number, and  
interior type. In the example, the engine identification code is  
“CBFA” fig. 18.  
(4) Optional equipment and part numbers  
Safety Compliance Certification Label  
A safety certificate affixed to the door jamb in the driver door confirms  
that at time of production all necessary safety standards and require-  
ments of the traffic safety agency of the respective country were met.  
The month and year of production as well as the vehicle identification  
number may be listed as well.  
Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker  
A warning sticker about the radiator fan and the high voltage of the  
electrical system is located in the engine compartment next to the  
engine hood release. The vehicle ignition system complies with the  
Canadian standard ICES-002.  
Tire inflation pressure label  
A tire inflation pressure label is on the driver door jamb Tires and  
wheels.  
Fuel grade sticker  
An information sticker listing the correct fuel grade for your vehicle ꢀ  
Refueling.  
Engine data  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Gasoline engines  
Maximum  
Injection Engine Maximum  
No. of  
power output technology  
ID  
torque  
cylinders  
code  
Displacement  
200 hp at  
5100 –  
6000 rpm  
147 kW at  
5100 –  
TSI®  
CCTA  
CBFA  
2.0T  
207 lb-ft at  
1700 –  
5000 rpm  
280 Nm at  
1700 –  
4 cylinders  
121 CID  
1984 ccm  
6000 rpm  
5000 rpm  
280 hp at  
6200 rpm  
206 kW at  
6200 rpm  
FSI®  
CNNA  
3.6L  
265 lb-ft at  
2750 rpm  
360 Nm at  
2750 rpm  
6 cylinders  
219 CID  
3597 ccm  
Dimensions  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Length  
189 in – 193 in (4802 –  
4902 mm)  
Width  
73 in (1855 mm)  
Height (unloaded)  
55.7 – 56.1 in (1417 –  
1425 mm)  
Wheelbase  
106.6 in (2708 mm)  
37.4 ft (11.4 m)  
Minimum turning circle diameter  
(wall to wall)2  
Track2, front  
61.1 – 61.3 in (1552 –  
1556 mm)  
Track2, rear  
61.3 – 61.5 in (1557 –  
1562 mm)  
Ground clearance (unloaded)  
4.9 in (124 mm)  
NOTICE  
Please be careful when parking your vehicle in areas with  
parking barriers or curbs. These vary in height and could dam-  
age your bumper and related parts if the front of your vehicle  
hits a barrier or curb that is too high while you are getting into or  
out of a parking spot.  
Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or  
down steep ramps or over curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the  
vehicle close to the ground may be damaged (such as bumper  
covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and ex-  
haust systems).  
2
Slight differences to these figures are possible, depending on wheel and tire size fitted and the level  
selected.