Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)EPA, 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
- 174
- Power to weight
- 0.053 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.23
- 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
- 36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 302 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 30.9 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 1.9 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- No
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
- 3,263 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
⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 45
- Reported injuries
- 2
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.
Standard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- SERVICE BRAKES18%
- ENGINE17%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%
- AIR BAGS8%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 65 total.
Volkswagen Passat: best and worst yearsWarranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Maintenance
- 2 yr / 20k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.