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2018 Volkswagen Passat

22 specifications · 7 categories ·6 sources · US market

Engine

Displacement3,596 cc219 cu inS9
Cylinders6S7
FuelRegular GasolineS7
Engine familyJVGAV03.6VUGS9

Fuel economy

Combined10.7 l/100km22.0 mpgS7
Urban12.4 l/100km19.0 mpgS7
Extra-urban8.4 l/100km28.0 mpgS7

Emissions

CO2246.1 g/kmS7
Emission standardU2S9

Transmission and drive

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)S7
Gears6S9
DriveFront-Wheel DriveS7

Dimensions and weight

Length4,870 mm192 inS21
Width1,840 mm72 inS21
Height1,470 mm58 inS21
Wheelbase2,800 mm110 inS21
Kerb weight1,563 kg3,446 lbS21

Body and chassis

Vehicle typeLDV/Passenger CarS9
EPA size classMidsize CarsS7

Safety and recalls

NCAP overall5S2
Recall campaigns4S3
Complaints45S4

Calculated

Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.

Fuel per 15,000 km1,604 litrescalc
Per cylinder599 cccalc
Fuel cost per year$1,897calc
Cost per 100 km$12.65calc

Versions

VersionDisplacementTransmissionCombinedCO2
Volkswagen Passat 2.0l Automatic (S6)2,000 ccAutomatic (S6)8.1 l/100km187.7 g/km
Volkswagen Passat 3.6l Automatic (AM-S6)3,600 ccAutomatic (AM-S6)10.7 l/100km246.1 g/km

Sources

  • S2 NHTSA Safety Ratings (NCAP) PD-USGov
  • S21 Transport Canada Vehicle Specifications OGL-Canada
  • S3 NHTSA Recalls PD-USGov
  • S4 NHTSA Complaints PD-USGov
  • S7 FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGov
  • S9 EPA Light-Duty Test Data PD-USGov

Every figure on this page comes from one of these datasets. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on it for repair or purchase decisions.