CNET has reviewed the 2006 model of the Passat car from VW. Here's a short snip from their full review:

The 2006 Volkswagen Passat is a substantial update on the previous year's model. It is slightly larger and shares a platform with the Jetta, as opposed to the Audi A4 and its 2005 model. The new platform allows for transverse engine mounting, which the Passat takes advantage of. Our test car came with Volkswagen's newest ultracompact narrow-angle VR6 engine, with a 3.6-liter displacement and 280 horsepower. The base-model four-cylinder is the 2.0-liter, 200-horsepower turbo.



Link: CNET