Volkswagen Reveals MQB-Based Passat

by Derek Kreindler

Published: July 3rd, 2014

Volkswagen unveiled their all-new Passat, riding on the same MQB architecture as the all-new Golf.

The new Passat is 2mm shorter, but 14mm lower and 12 mm wider, while cargo and passenger space is increased. Nearly 200 lbs is lost from the car’s curb weight, helping to boost fuel economy by as much as 20 percent.

A new diesel making 237 horsepower and 368 lb-ft mated to a DSG gearbox is expected to be a highlight of the engine range. No word on whether we’ll get this Passat, or continue on with our American-ized version.

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SCE to AUX on Jul 04, 2014

"riding on the same MQB architecture as the all-new Golf." Golf owners will tell their friends that their car rides on the same MQB platform as the Passat, not the other way around.

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- Magnusmaster on Jul 04, 2014
  
  Here in Argentina people glued Audi logos on VW Gol cars because they were based on an Audi platform (ancient Audi, but still)...
  
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Hreardon on Jul 04, 2014

I'm going to pick some nits here: I don't think it's accurate to call MQB a "platform" in the traditional sense. MQB is more of an architecture that consists of many modules, ala an erector set. The modules can be mixed and matched with the only fixed point being the front axle and pedal box. Otherwise, the wheelbase, track, height, width, suspension, etc. is all variable. When I think "platform", I think of the traditional 'top hat' where you essentially have one chassis but different sheet metal and interior bits for the various products. Again, I know I'm picking nits on this, but I think it's an important distinction.

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