Passat

Overview

Body

Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Transmission

Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Powertrain

GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel

RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP

170

Power to weight

0.050 hp/lb

Axle ratio

3.65

Cyl

4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Start-stop system

NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG City

24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG Comb

28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel $/yr

$2,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

CO₂

317 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Eco Score

7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

5/10

Elec. Range

0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Real-world MPG

29.8 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 1.8 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length

192 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Width

72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Height

58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Wheelbase

110 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Curb Weight

3,397 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Pass. Vol

102 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Cargo Vol

16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating

★★★★★

Rollover rating

★★★★★

Stability control (ESC)

Standard

Forward-collision warning

No

Lane-departure warning

No

Recalls

10

Owner complaints

590

Reported injuries

14

Theft rate

1.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2014 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.