I have owned over 5 VW's over the last 30 years. My currently own a 2007 VW passat 3.6, 4 motion, 2000 VW passat wagon V6, and I drive my 2002 VW passat V6 in the winter. I get approximately 530 km to the tank using octane 94. It's front wheel drive, 5 sp manual and handles extremely well in the snow and slush conditions. I have had to change tire rods once and the coil packs, timing belt. I use synthetic oil, dealer maintained, never had a issue with just over 223,000km. Handles well overall, very comfortable as an everyday drive, and reliable.