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Fuel Economy:
19 MPG city / 28 MPG highway
Transmissions:
6 Speed Automatic
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Year
2006
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Trim
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Sedan
- 2.0T FWD L4
- 3.6 AWD V6
- 3.6 FWD V6
- Value Edition FWD L4
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Volkswagen Passat 3.6
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
MSRP
$29,960.00
$28,990.00
$28,990.00
$28,745.00
Destination
$630.00
$695.00
$695.00
$685.00
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Fuel Economy
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Volkswagen Passat 3.6
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
City (mpg)
19
20
20
18
Highway (mpg)
28
28
28
27
Engines & Power
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Volkswagen Passat 3.6
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Standard Engine
3.6L 280hp V6
2.5L 218hp I5
2.5L 218hp I5
5.3L 303hp V8
Horsepower
280 @ 6200 RPM
218 @ 5000 RPM
218 @ 5000 RPM
303 @ 5600 RPM
Torque
265 @ 2750 RPM
236 @ 1500 RPM
236 @ 1500 RPM
323 @ 4400 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
2
Displacement (cc)
3597
2521
2521
5328
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.5 X 3.8
3.3 X 3.7
3.3 X 3.7
3.8 X 3.6
Compression Ratio
12:1
9:1
9:1
10:1
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Volkswagen Passat 3.6
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3575.9
3481.1
3481.1
3600.1
Wheelbase (in.)
106.7
103.9
103.9
110.5
Length (in.)
188.2
175.9
175.9
198.3
Width (in.)
71.7
69.7
69.7
73.8
Height (in.)
58
57.2
57.2
55.7
Track Front (in.)
61.1
60.4
60.4
63.5
Track Rear (in.)
61.1
60.3
60.3
61.7
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Car Interior
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Volkswagen Passat 3.6
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Standard Seating
5
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
38.4
38.9
38.9
38.5
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.8
37.2
37.2
36.5
Front Legroom (in.)
41.4
41.6
41.6
42.4
Rear Legroom (in.)
37.7
34.4
34.4
36.5
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
55.7
55.2
55.2
57.9
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
54.6
54.1
54.1
55.5
Front Hip Room (in.)
N/A
53.7
53.7
54.6
Rear Hip Room (in.)
N/A
50.7
50.7
53.5
Payload & Towing
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Volkswagen Passat 3.6
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
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Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
96.2
92.5
92.5
114
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Volvo S40 T5 AWD
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Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Front Suspension
wishbone
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
235/45R17
205/55R16
205/55R16
255/45R18
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Volkswagen Passat 3.6
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
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Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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Volkswagen Passat 3.6
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
Std.
Std.
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Volvo S40 T5 AWD
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Volvo S40 T5 AWD
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Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Car Safety
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Volvo S40 T5 AWD
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Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
N/A
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seating
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Volvo S40 T5 AWD
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Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Volvo S40 T5 AWD
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Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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