Volkswagen Passat CC 1.8 TSI review - data

Volkswagen Passat CC 1.8 TSI

Test date 25 June 2008  Price as tested £22,520

For  Dramatic styling, premium feel to the cabin, ride quality and refinement

Against Overly complex electronic parking brake, uninspiring handling

How much ?

  • Price as tested £22,520
  • Price as tested £21,040

How fast

  • 0-30mph 3 sec
  • 0-60mph 8.2 sec
  • 0-100mph 25.1 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  17 / 85.3 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  30.7 / 108 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  4.6 / 6.2
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  6.5 / 8.6 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  9.2 sec
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  138 mph
  • Noise at 70mph  66 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  28.1 mpg
  • Test best/worst  36.4 / 14

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  38.2 / 28.5 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  172 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4799 mm
  • Width  1855 mm
  • Height  1417 mm
  • Wheelbase  2711 mm
  • Weight  1430 kg
  • Fuel tank  70.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls In Line , 1798 cc
  • Max power 158 bhp at 5000 rpm
  • Max torque 185 ft at 1500 rpm
  • Specific output 89.0 bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 110.0 bhp per tonne
  • Installation F Transverse
  • Bore/stoke 82.5x84.2 mm
  • Compression ratio 9.8:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl4
  • Ignition and fuel no data, Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type 6-speed Manual
  • 1st 3.78 / 5.5
  • 2nd 2.06 / 10
  • 3rd 1.46 / 14.1
  • 4th 1.11 / 18.6
  • 5th 0.88 / 23.5
  • 6th 0.73 / 28.3
  • Final drive 4.313

Suspension

  • Front MacPherson Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
  • Rear Four-link suspension, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Steering

  • Type Electrically assisted rack and pinion
  • Lock to lock 3.00

Brakes

  • Front 312mm Ventilated Discs
  • Rear 282mm Discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 7.5J x 17'' 'Phoenix' Alloy in
  • Size rear 7.5J x 17'' 'Phoenix' Alloy in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 235/45 R17
  • Tyres rear 235/45 R17

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