These are standard specifications for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Tiptronic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Unitized Body Construction |
Production Years for Series : | 2005 - 2010 |
Price : | MSRP: $28,300-29,690 Invoice: $26,435-27,730 |
Weight : | 3344 lbs | 1516.813 kg |
MPG City : | 19 |
MPG Highway : | 29 |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 7.4 seconds. |
Top Speed : | 130 mph | 209.17 km/h (estimated) |
Coefficient of Drag : | .284 |
Engine & Transmission
6 Tiptronic
Handling
Safety
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2009 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB | |
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2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon w/SAB | |
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Recall
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V078000 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. |
Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. |
Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20050215 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V509000 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail. |
Consequence | If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20061102 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V148000 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. |
Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. |
Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Mfr Report Date | 20080815 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V577000 |
Summary | VW IS RECALLING 130 MY 2009 PASSAT, PASSAT WAGON, AND PASSAT CC VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR CONTROL UNIT THAT CAN MALFUNCTION DUE TO A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURS, THE DRIVER'S STEERING INPUT IS NOT PROPERLY PROCESSED BY THE SYSTEM AND THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RESPOND AS THE DRIVER INTENDS. THIS DEFECT CAN ONLY OCCUR IMMEDIATELY AFTER VEHICLE START-UP WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED FOR THE FIRST TIME AND AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 5 MPH. |
Consequence | DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO OVERCOME THE SYSTEM DURING MALFUNCTION WILL CAUSE (1) VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL; (2) THE STEERING SYSTEM MOTOR TO TURN OFF; (3) THE RED STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE; AND (4) AUDIBLE WARNINGS TO CHIME. A MALFUNCTIONING STEERING SYSTEM COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987. |
Notes | VW RECALL NO. 48J1/P3.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2009 Averages
Avg. Household Income : | $39,423 |
Avg. Home : | $232,880 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.73 |
Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat?
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Q: How fast is the 2009 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2009 Volkswagen Passat has a top speed of 130 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2009 Volkswagen Passat has a wheelbase size of 106.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2009 Volkswagen Passat has a length of 188.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2009 Volkswagen Passat has a width of 71.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2009 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2009 Volkswagen Passat has 38.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2009 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2009 Volkswagen Passat has legroom of 41.40 inches.Q: How much did the 2009 Volkswagen Passat cost when new?A: The 2009 Volkswagen Passat had a base price of approximately $28,300 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2009 Volkswagen Passat was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2009 Volkswagen Passat cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2009 Volkswagen Passat had an MSRP of $28,300 - $$29,690 (USD).Q: What transmission did the 2009 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The 2009 Volkswagen Passat had a 6 speed Tiptronic gearbox. Volkswagen
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