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Volkswagen Passat Specs

Volkswagen Passat Specs & Dimensions

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Technical data

External dimensions

Volkswagen Passat dimensions diagram 4,917 mm 1,849 mm 1,521 mm
Values shown are maximum dimensions
Number of doors
5
Turning circle
12.0 m
Wheelbase
2.84 m

Internal dimensions

Number of seats
5
Boot (seats up)
510 - 690 L

Transmission and fuel

Transmission
Automatic
Battery capacity
25.7 kWh
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Trims and engines

Passat

Photo is for illustrative purposes

Passat Life

RRP £39,840

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£36,985

The Life trim might be the entry point to the Passat range but you get loads of kit as standard. On the outside there are smart 17-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights with automatic full beam, while inside you get a rear-view camera, digital instrument display and massaging front seats. Adaptive cruise control takes the strain out of long journeys.

Life standard equipment

  • Rain sensor
  • Rear wiper
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Automatic headlights
  • LED third brake light
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Welcome light with surround lighting
  • Heat insulating glass in side and rear windows
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Keyless locking and starting system keyless access with safelock
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Wireless app connect
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
  • eCall emergency call service
  • Park assist with park distance control
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • E-Sim card for online connectivity
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • 2 x Front USB-C ports,2 x USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in the rear,charging capacity up to 45W
  • Inductive smartphone charging without external antenna connection
  • Full electric tailgate operation
  • Predictive speed limiter
  • Discover media navigation system includes streaming and internet
  • Digital cockpit pro 10.25" high resolution
  • Memory feature for park assist
  • Chat GPT function for IDA voice assistant
  • Front head restraints
  • Sunblind for rear side windows
  • Front + rear carpet mats
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Standard pedal cluster
  • Three rear head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Unsplit rear seat bench, split folding backrest
  • 3 zone air care climatronic with rear air conditioning control panel
  • Luggage compartment cover, power operated
  • Isofix child seat preparation, easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat), compatible with I-size
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Hill hold function
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS (Anti locking brake system) includes BAS (Brake assist) and EBD (Electronic brake pressure distribution)
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differential lock) and ASR (Traction control), EDTC (Engine drag torque control)
  • Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
  • Extended safety system with proactive passenger protection system
  • Disc brakes in front
  • Aluminium decorative inserts
  • Petrol Particulate Filter
  • Front wheel drive
  • Battery 380 A (59 Ah) EFB+
  • Trims for alloy wheels
  • Park and comfort pack - Passat Estate
  • Infotainment package plus - Passat Estate

2 engines available with the Life trim

1.5 eTSI DSG
  • 1.5 L Petrol
  • 150 bhp
  • Automatic
  • Front wheel drive
Acceleration (0-60mph)
9.3 s
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km
First year road tax
£440
Fuel economy
51 mpg
Top speed
138 mph
Gears
7-speed
1.5 TSI eHybrid DSG
  • 1.5 L Hybrid
  • 204 bhp
  • Automatic
  • Front wheel drive
  • Plug-in hybrid
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.1 s
CO2 Emissions
9 g/km
First year road tax
£110
Top speed
137 mph
Gears
6-speed
Fuel economy
For Hybrid cars, MPG displayed is combined weighted consumption
706 mpg
Passat

Photo is for illustrative purposes

Passat Elegance

RRP £42,935

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£40,025

Elegance builds on the strong standard equipment list with 'sports comfort seats' up front, a comfy microfleece upholstery, tilting and sliding panoramic roof and LED rear lights. You also get better massage seats than in Life models.

Elegance standard equipment

  • Rain sensor
  • Rear wiper
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Automatic headlights
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • LED third brake light
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Laminated safety glass windshield, heat and sound insulating
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Electric panoramic sunroof, tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof with rear panoramic sunroof
  • Welcome light with surround lighting
  • Rear centre armrest
  • Front head restraints
  • Sunblind for rear side windows
  • Front + rear carpet mats
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Standard pedal cluster
  • 30 colours options interior ambient lighting
  • Front sports comfort seats
  • Three rear head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Unsplit rear seat bench, split folding backrest
  • Leather-wrapped, heated and multi-function steering wheel with shift paddles
  • 3 zone air care climatronic with rear air conditioning control panel
  • Luggage compartment cover, power operated
  • Isofix child seat preparation, easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat), compatible with I-size
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Keyless locking and starting system keyless access with safelock
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Wireless app connect
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
  • eCall emergency call service
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • E-Sim card for online connectivity
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • 2 x Front USB-C ports,2 x USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in the rear,charging capacity up to 45W
  • Inductive smartphone charging without external antenna connection
  • Full electric tailgate operation
  • Predictive speed limiter
  • Discover media navigation system includes streaming and internet
  • Digital cockpit pro 10.25" high resolution
  • Memory feature for park assist
  • Chat GPT function for IDA voice assistant
  • Park assist pro with park distance control (Remote park assist)
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Hill hold function
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS (Anti locking brake system) includes BAS (Brake assist) and EBD (Electronic brake pressure distribution)
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differential lock) and ASR (Traction control), EDTC (Engine drag torque control)
  • Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
  • Extended safety system with proactive passenger protection system
  • Disc brakes in front
  • Aluminium decorative inserts
  • Petrol Particulate Filter
  • Front wheel drive
  • Battery 380 A (59 Ah) EFB+
  • Trims for alloy wheels
  • LED High matrix headlamps pack - Passat
  • Acoustics pack - Passat Estate

3 engines available with the Elegance trim

1.5 eTSI DSG
  • 1.5 L Petrol
  • 150 bhp
  • Automatic
  • Front wheel drive
Acceleration (0-60mph)
9.2 s
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km
First year road tax
£440
Fuel economy
51 mpg
Top speed
138 mph
Gears
7-speed
1.5 TSI eHybrid DSG
  • 1.5 L Hybrid
  • 204 bhp
  • Automatic
  • Front wheel drive
  • Plug-in hybrid
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.1 s
CO2 Emissions
9 g/km
First year road tax
£110
Top speed
137 mph
Gears
6-speed
Fuel economy
For Hybrid cars, MPG displayed is combined weighted consumption
706 mpg
1.5 TSI eHybrid 272 DSG
  • 1.5 L Hybrid
  • 272 bhp
  • Automatic
  • Front wheel drive
  • Plug-in hybrid
Acceleration (0-60mph)
7.1 s
CO2 Emissions
9 g/km
First year road tax
£110
Top speed
140 mph
Gears
6-speed
Fuel economy
For Hybrid cars, MPG displayed is combined weighted consumption
706 mpg
Passat

Photo is for illustrative purposes

Passat R-Line

RRP £44,185

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£41,187

Top-spec R-Line models get a sportier look than elsewhere in the range, as well as figure-hugging sports seats inside with a fabric upholstery. You also get Dynamic Chassis Control, which lets you change drive modes to make the car more comfortable or sporty as desired. Matrix LED headlights allow you to keep full beam on without dazzling oncoming drivers.

R-Line standard equipment

  • Front sports seats
  • Rear centre armrest
  • Front head restraints
  • Sunblind for rear side windows
  • Front + rear carpet mats
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Brushed stainless steel pedals
  • 30 colours options interior ambient lighting
  • Three rear head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Unsplit rear seat bench, split folding backrest
  • 3 zone air care climatronic with rear air conditioning control panel
  • Luggage compartment cover, power operated
  • Isofix child seat preparation, easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat), compatible with I-size
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear wiper
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Automatic headlights
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • LED third brake light
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Laminated safety glass windshield, heat and sound insulating
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Welcome light with surround lighting
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Keyless locking and starting system keyless access with safelock
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Wireless app connect
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
  • eCall emergency call service
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • E-Sim card for online connectivity
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • 2 x Front USB-C ports,2 x USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in the rear,charging capacity up to 45W
  • Inductive smartphone charging without external antenna connection
  • Full electric tailgate operation
  • Predictive speed limiter
  • Discover media navigation system includes streaming and internet
  • Digital cockpit pro 10.25" high resolution
  • Memory feature for park assist
  • Chat GPT function for IDA voice assistant
  • Park assist pro with park distance control (Remote park assist)
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Hill hold function
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS (Anti locking brake system) includes BAS (Brake assist) and EBD (Electronic brake pressure distribution)
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differential lock) and ASR (Traction control), EDTC (Engine drag torque control)
  • Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
  • Extended safety system with proactive passenger protection system
  • Disc brakes in front
  • Petrol Particulate Filter
  • Front wheel drive
  • Battery 380 A (59 Ah) EFB+
  • Trims for alloy wheels
  • LED High matrix headlamps pack - Passat

4 engines available with the R-Line trim

1.5 eTSI DSG
  • 1.5 L Petrol
  • 150 bhp
  • Automatic
  • Front wheel drive
Acceleration (0-60mph)
9.2 s
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km
First year road tax
£440
Fuel economy
50 mpg
Top speed
138 mph
Gears
7-speed
2.0 TSI DSG
  • 2 L Petrol
  • 204 bhp
  • Automatic
  • Front wheel drive
Acceleration (0-60mph)
7.5 s
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
First year road tax
£1,360
Fuel economy
40 mpg
Top speed
144 mph
Gears
7-speed
1.5 TSI eHybrid DSG
  • 1.5 L Hybrid
  • 204 bhp
  • Automatic
  • Front wheel drive
  • Plug-in hybrid
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.1 s
CO2 Emissions
10 g/km
First year road tax
£110
Top speed
137 mph
Gears
6-speed
Fuel economy
For Hybrid cars, MPG displayed is combined weighted consumption
706 mpg
1.5 TSI eHybrid 272 DSG
  • 1.5 L Hybrid
  • 272 bhp
  • Automatic
  • Front wheel drive
  • Plug-in hybrid
Acceleration (0-60mph)
7.1 s
CO2 Emissions
10 g/km
First year road tax
£110
Top speed
140 mph
Gears
6-speed
Fuel economy
For Hybrid cars, MPG displayed is combined weighted consumption
706 mpg