Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passat Specifications

The Volkswagen Passat is a midsize car offered as sedan and Variant, with TSI, TDI and GTE hybrid options.

Vehicle specifications

Transmission

Manual, automatic or DSG

Seating capacity

5

Engine displacement

1.4 to 3.6 L

Fuel type

Petrol, diesel or hybrid

Fuel tank

55–80 L

Cylinders

4-, 5-, 6- or 8-cylinder

Drivetrain

Front- or all-wheel drive

Generation: First or early generations
Model years: 1973–1988
Notes: The series began with petrol/diesel engines and sedan or wagon bodies.

1988–2014

Notes

Space and technology evolved, with TDI engines introduced.

Generation: Seventh and eighth generations
Model years: 2014–2024
Notes: Newer platform and GTE versions; the latest European generation is Variant-only.

Fuel

Petrol, diesel or hybrid

Suspension: Independent front suspension; rear setup varies by body and generation
Brakes: Front discs with rear discs or drums depending on trim