Volkswagen B7 sedan. Used VW Passat B7: mythical and real problems with TSI engines and DSG gearboxes

The seventh generation Passat came to Russia in 2011. In fact, this car was the product of a deep restyling of the previous Passat, inheriting its dimensions, chassis and power units. The main changes took place in terms of the exterior: the car became more discreet and at the same time respectable. appearance. Sales went up, since prices remained virtually unchanged compared to its predecessor. Both sedans and station wagons were imported from Germany, since the production capacity of the plant in Kaluga was farmed out to other models of the concern.

According to the 2011 price list for the most simple Passat in the Trendline version, equipped with a 122-horsepower 1.4 TSI engine, dealers asked for 859,000 (manual transmission) or 929,000 (DSG) rubles. The optimal Passat Highline with a 152-horsepower 1.8-liter turbo engine was estimated at RUB 1,131,000. Diesel modification(170 hp) cost 1,393,000 rubles, and the most powerful (210 hp) gasoline version raised the bar by another hundred thousand.

Body and its electrical equipment

For the sake of style

There are almost no complaints about the car body - galvanization reliably protects it from chips, and only chrome moldings (as well as company logos) suffer from winter salt “porridge”, gradually becoming cloudy. Processing these parts with special means pushes the problem aside, but does not completely solve it. However, dealers offer owners of cars that are out of warranty for 2-3 thousand rubles to polish off the chrome with a six-month warranty.

Good sound insulation of the interior is not always spoiled by careful adjustment of interior elements: many owners complain to dealers about “crickets” and, not finding understanding from the officials, solve this problem on their own. The noise comes mainly from the dashboard, steering column levers and rear doors; occasionally the driver's airbag mounts in the steering wheel creak.

The so-called film heating also causes criticism. windshield. Unlike threads, which work well even in decent frost, film can fail even at minus 10 0 C. However, glass, alas, is not interchangeable; so the owners have to put up with its (heating) slow operation.

On some copies, “snowflake” patterns suddenly appear on the color screen on-board computer Premium, however, this defect can only be seen from a very close distance, and this “mystery of nature” does not affect the readability of the display in any way.

On Passats equipped with an electric drive for folding mirrors, when the temperature drops to +5 0 C, the operation algorithm may seem strange: the mirrors do not immediately take the “stowed” position. We recommend that you avoid using this function altogether in winter.

Transmission

Simpler means more reliable

The basic 6-speed manual transmission is not only extremely selective in its operation, but also very reliable. Some owners in winter time complain about difficulty switching from first gear to second. We advise you to simply wait until the oil warms up: after 5–10 minutes of driving, this problem disappears.

Officially, only two modifications were supplied to Russia with manual transmissions - with a 122-horsepower 1.4 TSI and a 152-horsepower 1.8 TSI. However, on the secondary market you can also find “manual” cars imported from Europe with other engines.

The traditional “automatic machines” of the B7 have disappeared completely - you have to choose between preselective “robots”. The most reliable is the 6-speed DQ250 unit, the clutches of which operate in an oil bath. But the 7-speed “preselective” DQ200, in addition to somewhat nervous operation at low speeds, even after a mileage of 20–30 thousand kilometers may require “surgical” intervention. At best, the actuator will need to be replaced - “mechatronics”; In addition, you can get into replacing the clutch discs themselves.

It is very interesting that this spring official dealers recognized synthetic oil Castrol is not quite suitable for this box and they announced a recall campaign to replace it with a mineral one. For cars under warranty (as well as for those cars whose owners underwent routine maintenance at the dealer on time) this procedure is absolutely free. By the way, the solution to this problem is considered temporary - German engineers are working hard to create a more suitable “synthetics”.

Theoretically, all-wheel drive “Passats” could come from Europe to Russia - in addition to the 300-horsepower gasoline version, the Haldex coupling could be found on 140- and 170-horsepower versions of the 2.0 TDI, both with a manual transmission and with a 6-speed DSG. However, it is not easy to find such modifications on the secondary market: they are brought exclusively to order.

Engines

Wide choose

The 1.4 TSI turbo engine does an excellent job of moving a fairly heavy car, and among the possible problems, the possibility of gasoline getting into the oil should be noted. Usually this disease is observed in those specimens whose daily mileage in one direction does not exceed ten kilometers - during this time the engine simply does not have time to warm up to operating temperature. Mechanics advise checking the oil level more often and in the off-season (at temperatures below +10 0 C) warming up the engine for up to five minutes.

The exotic 150-horsepower engine, running on gas and gasoline, is essentially a modified Twin Charger, which is simultaneously equipped with both a turbine and a mechanical compressor. Under the bottom of this Passat there are three cylinders with a total capacity of 21 kg of methane, which, together with a 31-liter gas tank, provide a range of almost 1000 kilometers. The interest in this motor, judging by the specialized forum, is enormous - however, the motor has a lot of problems. In addition to the elongating chain characteristic of a “twin charger” and its damper that is prone to self-destruction, the motor may have problems with the tightness of the gearbox. In addition, many dealers are wary of repairing and servicing such machines.

The 152-horsepower engine (160 hp in European specification) looks most preferable against this background. Excellent dynamics and moderate fuel consumption will clearly please the first owner, however, after break-in, the engine may begin to eat up oil. If the consumption does not exceed one liter per thousand kilometers, this is not considered a malfunction. In addition, the timing chain may also be pulled out. And although the manufacturer claims that it is designed for the entire service life of the car, after a mileage of 100 thousand kilometers it must be preventively replaced.

Much less common was the 2-liter gasoline turbo engine. Apart from an increased oil appetite, this power unit is nothing special in terms of technical problems didn't stand out. And if the predecessor could only note a leak in the camshaft position sensor oil seal, then for the Passat-B7 Volkswagen engineers changed the design of the unit and, according to reviews on specialized forums, successfully solved the problem.

The 300-horsepower engine, combined exclusively with a 6-speed DSG robot and all-wheel drive transmission, is not available on the secondary market, although it cannot be called problematic.

And the most reliable can be considered the 170-horsepower turbodiesel officially introduced in Russia (a 140-horsepower modification is also sold in Europe). The engine withstands cold starts even in severe frosts, easily digests domestic fuel and demonstrates enviable efficiency. By and large, this unit has only one drawback - rather noisy operation, accompanied by noticeable vibration.

Chassis and steering

Any roads are dear to us

The Passat’s suspension can upset even the first owner: after a mileage of 25,000 km, the support bearings, silent blocks of the front levers, and stabilizer struts (both front and rear) can give out. It’s good that all of the above troubles can be noticed by a characteristic knocking sound.

Dealers without a hitch replaced this unit with a new one if there were knocks and play. It is gratifying that on the outside you can buy a new rack for almost half the price than from official dealers (part number - K1 423 055 M).

One way or another, before buying, you should definitely hang the car on a lift and inspect everything carefully - it’s not difficult to find a reason to bargain for a hundred thousand. And once you become an owner, you will have to be extremely careful - official dealers, not without reason, believe that the reason for such early failure of suspension parts is bad roads and “crazy” drivers.

The new Passat B7 was first presented at the Paris Motor Show in the fall of 2010. The 2010 VW Passat belongs to the D-class cars and is one of the best-selling models of the German company today. In the entire history of the global automotive industry, there are hardly a dozen models that could boast such phenomenal sales success as the 2010 Volkswagen Pasat.

What is the key to such love among car enthusiasts? Volkswagen Passat B7? Obviously, not only in a carefully calibrated marketing policy. One of the reasons for the success of the VW Passat 7, in addition to highest quality materials used is the lack of inclination to experiment with design.

Using the example of the latest new Volkswagen Passat 2012, we can confidently say that the German company does not depart from its traditions. External changes to which it was subjected new Volkswagen Passat B7, purely cosmetic. Mainly, the front and rear lighting equipment has changed in the Volkswagen Passat B7, designed in the “corporate” style of all the latest updates of the brand. The 2011 VW Passat began to look like a premium Phaeton (especially in profile) and look more expensive and more prestigious. The modernization of the Volkswagen Passat 2011 also affected the dimensions of the new product. For example, the new Passat B7 has grown in length by four mm, in height by two, and in width remains the same.

The interior of the VW Passat 2012 has been slightly modified: the interior has become higher quality and more thoughtful. Its updates include a redesigned instrument panel, new seats with built-in massagers and ventilation, different door panels, lighting and an analog clock.

The new Passat has changed the most in terms of technology. The main update of the Passat B7 affected the line of engines, which has now come into full compliance with the fashion for everything economical and environmentally friendly. New VW Passat B7 engines consume less fuel and emit less harmful substances into the atmosphere, despite the fact that the performance of these engines has increased significantly. The 2012 Volkswagen Passat, in all versions except the base one, is equipped with a generator that turns on only when the battery needs to be charged. All diesel units are equipped with a start-stop system.

The BlueMotion modification of the VW Passat 2013 model year has increased gear ratios in the transmission, some improvements in aerodynamics, and a set of tires with reduced rolling resistance. Such modifications allow you to economical car Volkswagen Passat 2013 consumes only 4.2 liters diesel fuel per 100 km, while emitting 109 grams into the atmosphere carbon dioxide per kilometer.

The improved VW Passat B7 engines are combined with a six-speed manual transmission, as well as a preselective DSG robotic gearbox. All-wheel drive versions of the Alltrack are equipped with the proprietary 4Motion system. Sedans and Passat station wagons Front-wheel drive B7s are now equipped with the XDS system, which was tested on the “charged” Golf and Polo GTI hatchbacks. It is unlikely that the owners will be able to feel a big difference if they change from the sixth Passat to the seventh, because there have been no super-drastic changes in the chassis of the car. The price of the new Passat varies from one to two million rubles depending on the body type and options. One of the least inexpensive is the Volkswagen Passat 2012 sedan, the price of which does not exceed one and a half million rubles, unless we are talking about a charged version with a 210-horsepower engine under the hood. If front-wheel drive doesn’t suit you, then all that remains is to choose the special version of the Alltrack VW Passat 2012, the price of which is in the region of one and a half million rubles.

The new Passat, like its predecessor, is offered in three equipment variations: Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. The key task facing the developers of the updated VW Passat 2013 was to equip the model with modern driver assistants and introduce new comfort options. So the new Passat can please buyers with the presence of an emergency braking system at low speeds. This is done for the safety of people on the streets. Latest system Automatic Distance Control will instantly stop your car (at speeds up to thirty kilometers per hour) as soon as an obstacle appears in the form of a careless pedestrian.

Another assistant to the driver of the Passat 2013 is the system against falling asleep while driving, which generates sounds that prevent sleep.

The function of automatically switching from high to low beam Dynamic Light Assist (or active head light) migrated to the new Passat from the VW SUV.

The very convenient Easy Open option for easy access to the luggage compartment, installed on the new Passat, allows a driver with busy hands to open the trunk with a slight movement of his foot under the rear bumper in the area of ​​​​a special sensor.

At the 2010 Paris International Motor Show, which opened for journalists on September 30, Volkswagen presented the new 7th generation Volkswagen Passat sedan and station wagon.

Externally, the new Volkswagen Passat B7 has not changed much: the front part now resembles a smaller copy of the flagship model, the overall length of the sedan has increased by 2 mm (to 4,769), the station wagon - by 4 mm (to 4,771). At the same time, the width and height of the new product remained the same as that of the previous generation car (1,820 and 1,470 millimeters, respectively).

Volkswagen Passat B7 specifications and prices

The interior of the Volkswagen Passat B7 has new front seats and a redesigned center console with a clock on it, as well as a different instrument cluster, a new steering wheel and improved trim.

Under the hood, the new Passat B7 offers a wide range of power units of ten pieces in the power range from 105 to 300 hp. and volume from 1.4 to 3.2 liters. On average, all engines are approximately 18 percent more fuel efficient thanks to the use of stop/start and braking energy recovery.

For example, the most economical 1.6-liter turbodiesel (105 hp and 250 Nm) consumes only 4.2 liters of diesel fuel per hundred, and CO2 emissions into the atmosphere amount to some 109 grams per kilometer.

As before, the new Volkswagen Passat B7 is offered to customers in three trim levels: Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. Among the options, a system has been added that can detect if the driver is tired while driving and issue an audio and text warning about this, adaptive cruise control, adaptive front optics, which first appeared on the new car, which does not blind drivers of oncoming cars.

There was also a blind spot monitoring system, multimedia navigation with the ability to recognize road signs and a clever system for contactless trunk opening. Having the car key in his pocket, the owner just needs to move his foot under the rear bumper without touching it, after which the trunk will automatically open.

The Volkswagen Passat B7 was also equipped with an electronic imitation of a differential lock, as on, which works in tandem with the stabilization system and brakes the slipping wheel, thereby helping the car to behave more reliably when cornering.

Russian sales of the new VW Passat began in March 2011. In 2015 the cost basic version a sedan in the Trendline configuration, equipped with a 1.4-liter 122-horsepower turbo engine and six-speed manual transmission, started at 1,118,000 rubles.

The Volkswagen Passat B7 is equipped with six airbags, ESP, air conditioning, an immobilizer, an MP3 audio system with four speakers, an on-board computer, as well as full electrical accessories.

For a sedan in the Comfortline configuration with a more powerful 152-horsepower gasoline engine TSI with a volume of 1.8 liters and a manual transmission at the time of sales asked for from 1,285,000 rubles, and an additional payment for the version with a 7-band robotic box DSG was 89,000 rubles.

Options and prices Volkswagen Passat station wagon B7

The intermediate version additionally has climate control, standard alarm, light and rain sensors, multifunction steering wheel and auto-dimming rear view mirrors.

Finally, the price of the Volkswagen Passat B7 2014 in the top configuration with the same 1.8 liter engine and DSG transmission was 1,439,000 rubles. Also available to buyers were versions with a 2.0-liter gasoline unit producing 210 hp. (1,679,000 rubles) and a diesel version with an engine of the same size, but with a power of 170 hp. (from 1,616,000 rubles).

The price range for the Volkswagen Passat station wagon B7 ranged from 1,249,000 to 1,908,000 rubles. The VW Passat Variant 2014 was offered in the same versions as the sedan, while its two-liter petrol version boasts the presence of a system all-wheel drive 4Motion.

Volkswagen Passat sedan photo

It's time to change the car, because... on the Octavia, the mileage exceeded 100 t.km., although no problems were brewing, because I look after the car very closely - I just wanted an update. The choice was between Passat B7 and Audi A4. Leaned towards the Passat. Previously, I owned a Passat B6 from 2008 to 2011, bought it new and, in principle, was happy with the car.

So, Passat B7 1.8 DSG Highline 12. mileage 45 t.km. - good equipment (leather interior + Alcantara, aluminum inserts + xenon + LED lights rear, wheels 17" (Assembled in Germany)).

Looking ahead, I will say that I sold the car after a month of ownership. Well, let's talk about everything in order.

Appearance/body

In my opinion, the car is very beautiful, the shape of the body has been corrected compared to the B6, as if it had been cut and the car began to look more interesting from all angles. Cool lighting technology both front and rear. Unfortunately, paintwork here also does not resist chips well - and there are a lot of them. The biggest hit was two pockets of under-film corrosion on the struts!!! windshield. This is to talk about the German assembly.

Salon-Ergonomics

I really like the interior, nice materials, cool seats - very worthy. The seats are very very comfortable, everything is at hand, overall 10 points.

Dynamics, engine, DSG

The dynamics are quite decent, always sufficient both in the city and on the highway, but still weaker than the Octavia, despite the same engines and gearboxes.

The DSG works quite adequately, but there is one annoying feature - the DSG rattles when driving over uneven surfaces, as if you were riding on a pan with bolts (this did not happen on the Skoda))). Over time, it appears in many people; dealers do not recognize it as a malfunction, because... The gearbox functions normally. And I can no longer look at the road to decide what kind of car is driving with a bang)) not a very pleasant feature of a not-so-cheap car.

Suspension and sound insulation

This is where the biggest problem with this car lies. Let me tell you right away that the suspension on my car is fully functional.

I'll start with sound insulation - it simply doesn't exist.... How? How can a car that they position almost as a business class (although it’s funny to position a car on a golf platform like that) have such crappy sound insulation? at a speed of 20-30 km/h you can clearly hear the noise of the wheels, at a speed of 120-160 there is such a hum that your ears then buzz after 3 hours of driving (Please note that it is installed good tires Conti Sport Contact 5). When driving through puddles, you can hear water gushing along the bottom.

In general, we can continue for a long time. Let me tell you briefly - there is no sound insulation there. Just for fun, I dismantled the back door; the role of sound insulation there is played by some pair of flaps 2-3 millimeters thick. So the result is natural. And after driving the Golf 6, I was completely shocked, the noise there is much better than in the Passat.

Let's move on to the suspension. I don’t know who is to blame - the engineers or the notorious Bad Roads Package, but the suspension is not hard, but cruel)). This is just terrible, gentlemen. You drive over uneven surfaces and hear booms and jump like a dummy, i.e. comfort is completely absent.

I sold the car after a month of ownership. It seems that in comparison the comfort has only become worse, although even there it is not ideal.

The summary is as follows: this machine is for use only on good roads without uneven and rough asphalt))). The car is very good inside and out, but not on the move((.

Next car is Audi A4.

The “Seventh Passat” was put on public display in the fall of 2010 at the international auto show taking place in Paris, but before Russian market he arrived in May 2011. In fact, the car is the “fruit” of a deep modernization of the 6th generation, but, according to tradition, it was given another index - “B7”.

At the end of 2014, the eighth generation car was released, which is already being sold on the European market, but it will arrive in Russia only in the summer of 2015, which is why we are still selling the “be-seventh”.

Appearance Volkswagen sedan The 7th generation Passat is designed in a strict and laconic style, fully in line with modern trends. If its predecessor had “wardrobe” items typical of youth, then the car this body Straighter lines with rectangular lighting technology are inherent. The “seventh Passat” looks stylish and respectable, its appearance is able to emphasize the status of the owner, while its silhouette is not devoid of swiftness.

German three-volume overall dimensions is a typical representative of the D-class: 4769 mm in length, 1470 mm in height and 1820 mm in width. Of the total length, 2712 mm are allocated to the wheelbase, and ground clearance machine is 155 mm.

The “seventh” VW Passat has at its disposal a magnificent interior, characterized by comfort, high ergonomics, thoughtfulness in detail and excellent finishing materials. The sedan's interior can be described in a few words: intuitive and conservative. All done in strict style– and informative dashboard with clear digitization and a color display of the on-board computer, and a three-spoke steering wheel of optimal size. A neat console in the center is topped with an analog clock, an entertainment system control unit (radio or multimedia complex with a color screen) and well-designed climate control - nothing superfluous, everything is as functional as possible.

Pleasant and soft plastics, real aluminum inserts, leather trim on the steering wheel and seats - all this creates a high-quality and cozy interior decoration. The front seats of the seventh generation Volkswagen Passat look simple and flat, but are endowed with an optimal anatomical profile and the required support on the sides. The “gallery” in terms of space is friendly for three passengers, but the transmission tunnel can cause discomfort to the legs of the central passenger.

For daily needs, the Passat B7 offers a well-designed 565-liter luggage compartment with great depth and a wide opening. The transportation of a large amount of luggage can be arranged by folding the back of the rear sofa, as a result of which the volume increases to 1090 liters.

Specifications. For the Russian market, the 7th generation Passat is equipped with three gasoline engines, meeting Euro-5 economic standards, each of which is equipped with a turbocharging system and direct fuel supply to the combustion chamber.
The basic version is a 1.4-liter 122-horsepower engine, generating 200 Nm of torque. Intermediate versions of the sedan are equipped with a 1.8-liter unit, the output of which is 152 forces and 250 Nm of thrust.
The “top” cars use a high-performance 2.0-liter engine, producing a herd of 210 “mares” and 280 Nm of torque.
Available for the “seventh” Volkswagen Passat is a two-liter turbodiesel unit, maximally developing 170 Horse power and 350 Nm of thrust.
In addition to traditional engines, the sedan is also equipped with a 1.4-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 150 “horses” and 220 Nm, running on gasoline or liquefied natural gas.

For the “top” petrol and diesel variants, a 6-speed DSG “robot” is allocated, the rest – a 6-speed “mechanical” or 7-speed DSG, front-wheel drive in all cases. Depending on the version, the Passat reaches 100 km/h after 7.6-10.3 seconds, the limit of capabilities is fixed at 203-236 km/h, and the “eating” of fuel is 6.3-7.7 liters (for a diesel engine - 5.3 liters).

The Volkswagen Passat B7 is based on the PQ46 architecture with a transverse engine. Chassis The car has a completely independent one - spring with McPherson struts at the front and multi-link at the rear. The electromechanical power steering is implanted into the steering mechanism, and the deceleration is provided by disk devices brake system on four wheels.

Options and prices. At the beginning of 2015 in Russia, the three-volume Passat of the 7th generation was sold in three trim levels (Trendline, Comfortline and Highline) at a price of 1,118,000 rubles.
The simplest version of the car is equipped ABS systems and EBD, front and side airbags, dual-zone climate control, hill start assist technology, full power accessories, standard music, rims by 17 inches and other equipment. The most “advanced” option will cost a minimum of 1,439,000 rubles.