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

Cyl

5EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

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

MPG City

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

MPG Comb

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

Fuel $/yr

$2,400EPA, 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

34.4 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 8.4 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

3,360 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

11

Owner complaints

481

Reported injuries

10

Theft rate

1.1 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 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.