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2009 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
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
0-60 mph : 7.4 seconds.
Top Speed : 130 mph | 209.17 km/h (estimated)
Coefficient of Drag : .284
Transmission:
6 Tiptronic

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2009 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB
Frontal driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Frontal passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side rear passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon w/SAB
Frontal driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Frontal passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side rear passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign ID16V078000
SummaryVolkswagen 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.
ConsequenceIn 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.
RemedyVolkswagen 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.
NotesOwners 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

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Mfr Report Date20050215
NHTSA Campaign ID17V509000
SummaryVolkswagen 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.
ConsequenceIf the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyVolkswagen 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.
NotesOwners 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

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Mfr Report Date20061102
NHTSA Campaign ID18V148000
SummaryVolkswagen 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.
ConsequenceIn 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.
RemedyVolkswagen 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.
NotesOwners 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)

Manufacturer

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

Mfr Report Date20080815
NHTSA Campaign ID08V577000
SummaryVW 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.
ConsequenceDRIVER 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.
RemedyDEALERS 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.
NotesVW 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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
2009 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $39,423
Avg. Home : $232,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $2.73
Avg. Stamp : $0

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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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.