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Used 2006 Volkswagen Passat

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2022
2006
Fuel Economy
19 - 22 combined mpg
Horsepower
200 - 280 hp
Engine
2 engines available
Engine Options
  • 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
  • V6, 3.6 Liter
Cargo Volume
10 - 14.2 cu ft
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2006 Volkswagen Passat Overview

2006 Volkswagen Passat Pricing

2006 Volkswagen Passat pricing starts at $4,039 for the Passat 2.0T Value Edition Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $24,640 when new. The range-topping 2006 Passat 3.6 4Motion Sedan 4D starts at $4,155 today, originally priced from $32,515.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
2.0T Value Edition Sedan 4D
$24,640
$4,039
$25,590
$3,166
$30,565
$4,035
$32,515
$4,155

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2006 Volkswagen Passat models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Passat Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Volkswagen Passat (2006-2010) a 4.1 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 75% recommend it. These figures are based on 542 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

"Fantastic Car"

"This is the best car I ever owned. The quality is excellent, holds the road, excellent gas mileage (2400pm 38 mpg), attractive design, started everytime in the cold Illinois winters. I can't say enough nice about this car."

"Fast, very economical, fun"

"Bought the car used with 14,000 on it. It's the Sport optioned car with the 6 speed manual. I added a chip to it and this car screams! Even without the chip, the manual trans makes it a completely different animal than the garden variety automatic. Car is very smooth on the interstate, it's like a landlocked missile and is really fun to drive on back serpentine roads. Great sports suspension with minimal body roll. Brakes are adequate and without drama. Interior is well finished with typical Germanic functionality. The really additional cool factor is there were only 1750 units with the Sports package, Dynaudio and the 6 speed imported for this model year. This car has been rock steady reliable."

"Very dependable"

"Very dependable, great on ice or snow - never got stuck, always fun to drive, have this car for 12 years, still feel safe"

Overall 2006 Volkswagen Passat Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2006 Volkswagen Passat quality a 4.2 out of 5.

2006 Volkswagen Passat Reliability

The 2006 Volkswagen Passat receives an average consumer rating of 4.1 overall and a 4.1 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2006 Passat Features

According to drivers of the 2006 Passat, here are some of its best features:

  • Good value, attractive, comfortable
  • Economical (30 MPG as daily driver), comfortable
  • Very dependable
  • FUN to drive, great looking, great interior
  • Great power and performance

2006 Volkswagen Passat MPG by Trim

2006 Passat 2.0T Sedan 4D - city 19 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

2006 Passat 3.6 Sedan 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 24 MPG

2006 Passat 2.0T Value Edition Sedan 4D - city 19 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

2006 Passat 3.6 4Motion Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 26 MPG

2006 Passat Safety

2006 Volkswagen Passat Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Traction Control
  • Front Side Airbag
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2006 Volkswagen Passat
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.1
Consumer Rating
Based on 542 Consumer Reviews
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75%Recommend this vehicle
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57%
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17%
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17%
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11%
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11%
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8%
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Value
4.2
Performance
4.5
Quality
4.2
Comfort
4.5
Reliability
4.1
Styling
4.5

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2006 Volkswagen Passat Styles

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Engine
Cargo Capacity
Torque
0-60
Top Speed
Curb Weight
2.0T Sedan 4D
$3,166
22 MPG
200 @ 5100 RPM
4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
14.2 cu ft
207 lb-ft
7.4 seconds
130 mph
3344 lbs
3.6 Sedan 4D
$4,035
19 MPG
280 @ 6200 RPM
V6, 3.6 Liter
14.2 cu ft
265 lb-ft
6.6 seconds
130 mph
3576 lbs
3.6 4Motion Sedan 4D
$4,155
20 MPG
280 @ 6200 RPM
V6, 3.6 Liter
10 cu ft
265 lb-ft
6.2 seconds
130 mph
3289 lbs
2.0T Value Edition Sedan 4D
$4,039
22 MPG
200 @ 5100 RPM
4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
14.2 cu ft
207 lb-ft
7.4 seconds
130 mph
3344 lbs
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2006 Volkswagen Passat Depreciation

A 2006 Volkswagen Passat has depreciated $1,048 or 29% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $2,477 and trade-in value of $586.

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2006 Volkswagen Passat Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
+ $387
$3,525
$1,799
2023
$674
$2,851
$829
2024
$250
$2,601
$508
Now
$124
$2,477
$586
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2006 Volkswagen Passat Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
3344 lbs.
EPA Passenger
96.3 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
18.5 gallons
Front Head Room
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room
41.4 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Overall Length
188.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room
55.7 inches
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
14.2 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
35.8 feet
Wheel Base
106.7 inches
Width with mirrors
71.7 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
19 mpg
Highway
28 mpg
Combined
22 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic
Recommended Fuel
Premium

Performance

Horsepower
200 @ 5100 RPM
Torque
207 @ 1800 rpm
Engine
4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
0 to 60
7.4 seconds
Top Speed
130 mph

Warranty

Basic
4 years / 50000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60000 miles
Corrosion
12 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Navigation System

2006 Volkswagen Passat Safety

2006 Volkswagen Passat Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Traction Control
  • Front Side Airbag
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Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Front Side
5.0
Rear Side
4.0

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Price
$3,166
$3,303
$3,283
$3,085
Consumer Rating
4.1
4.6
4.6
4.1
Fuel Economy
City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG
City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG
City 21/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG
City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity5556
Basic Warranty
4 years or 50000 miles
5 years or 60000 miles
5 years or 60000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
200 @ 5100 RPM
120 @ 5500 RPM
161 @ 5800 RPM
153 @ 4900 RPM
Engine
4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter
6-Cyl, 3.0 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD

2006 Volkswagen Passat Rankings

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FAQs

Is 2006 a good year for a Volkswagen Passat?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.1 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2006 Passat is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Volkswagen Passat 2006 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.1 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2006 Passat is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 2006 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2006 Volkswagen Passat gets 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

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