Compare 2015 Volkswagen Passat specifications by trim levels

Passat is a 5-seat Wagon from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $21,120 to $35,660, the Volkswagen Passat faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Acura ILX, BMW 320, BMW 328.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Passat has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Volkswagen Passat boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 28 to 43 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 72.20mm x 191.60mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2015 Volkswagen Passat

  • Fuel Tank: 18.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 110.4 in

  • MPG: 24 city/35 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec

  • Ground clearance: 5.4 in

  • Engine: 1.8L I-4

  • Towing: 1000 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 1000 lbs

  • Curb: 3230 lbs

  • Tires: P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 15.9 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 191.6 x 72.2 x 58.5



2015 Volkswagen Passat Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Volkswagen Passat is offered in 8 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen Passat safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Volkswagen Passat specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Wagon

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Engine 1.8L I-4,2.0L I-4,3.6L V-6 DOHC

    • Horsepower 150 hp @ 4000 –
      280 hp @ 6200

    • Torque 184 lb-ft. –
      258 lb-ft.

    • Charge system intercooled turbo

    • Transmission 5-spd man w/OD

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.7 - 9.8 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 14.5 - 17.4 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 191.6 in

    • Width 72.2 in

    • Height 58.5 in

    • Wheelbase 110.4 in

    • Curb Weight 3230 lbs

    • GVWR 4453 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1000 lbs

    • Ground clearance 5.4 in

    • Turning radius 18.2 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 102

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 18.5 gal

    • City 20 - 31 mpg

    • Combined 24 - 38 mpg

    • Highway 28 - 43 mpg

    • Highway range 518 - 795.5 mi

    • WARRANTY

    • Powertrain Warranty 60 months/60,000 miles mths/miles



Specifications

1.8T S 4dr Sedan

1.8T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan

1.8T SE 4dr Sedan

1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan

Exterior length
191.6 " in 191.6 " in 191.6 " in 191.6 " in
Exterior body width
72.2 " in 72.2 " in 72.2 " in 72.2 " in
Exterior height
58.5 " in 58.5 " in 58.5 " in 58.5 " in
Horsepower
170 @ 6,200 rpm 170 @ 6,200 rpm 170 @ 6,200 rpm 170 @ 6,200 rpm
Torque
184 @ 1,500 rpm 184 @ 1,500 rpm 184 @ 1,500 rpm 184 @ 1,500 rpm
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 24 mpg 24 mpg 24 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
35 mpg 34 mpg 34 mpg 35 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.7 seconds 9.6 seconds 9.6 seconds 8.7 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.8 seconds 17.0 seconds 17.0 seconds 16.8 seconds
1/4 mile speed
81 mph 79 mph 79 mph 81 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
.8 .8 .8 .8
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph 60 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.31 " 3.25/3.31 " 3.25/3.31 " 3.25/3.31 "
Curb weight
3,230 lbs. 3,230 lbs. 3,230 lbs. 3,230 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4,453 lbs. 4,519 lbs. 4,519 lbs. 4,453 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs. 1,000 lbs. 1,000 lbs. 1,000 lbs.
Wheelbase
110.4 " in 110.4 " in 110.4 " in 110.4 " in
Front track
62.1 " 62.1 " 62.1 " 62.1 "
Rear track
61.0 " 61.0 " 61.0 " 61.0 "
Turning radius
18.2 '' 18.2 '' 18.2 '' 18.2 ''
Front legroom
42.4 " in 42.4 " in 42.4 " in 42.4 " in
Rear legroom
39.1 " in 39.1 " in 39.1 " in 39.1 " in
Front headroom
38.3 " in 38.3 " in 38.3 " in 38.3 " in
Rear headroom
37.8 " in 37.8 " in 37.8 " in 37.8 " in
Front shoulder room
56.9 " in 56.9 " in 56.9 " in 56.9 " in
Rear shoulder room
57.0 " in 57.0 " in 57.0 " in 57.0 " in
Luggage volume
15.9 cu.ft. 15.9 cu.ft. 15.9 cu.ft. 15.9 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
15.9 cu.ft. 15.9 cu.ft. 15.9 cu.ft. 15.9 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
102 cu.ft. 102 cu.ft. 102 cu.ft. 102 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal.
Payload
1,129 lbs. 1,140 lbs. 1,140 lbs. 1,129 lbs.
Drag coefficient
.29 .29 .29 .29

1.8T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

Exterior length
191.6 " in 191.6 " in 191.6 " in 191.6 " in
Exterior body width
72.2 " in 72.2 " in 72.2 " in 72.2 " in
Exterior height
58.5 " in 58.5 " in 58.5 " in 58.5 " in
Horsepower
170 @ 6,200 rpm 150 @ 4,000 rpm 150 @ 4,000 rpm 280 @ 6,200 rpm
Torque
184 @ 1,500 rpm 236 @ 1,750 rpm 236 @ 1,750 rpm 258 @ 2,500 rpm
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 31 mpg 30 mpg 20 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
34 mpg 43 mpg 40 mpg 28 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.6 seconds 9.8 seconds 9.7 seconds 5.7 seconds
1/4 mile time
17.0 seconds 17.2 seconds 17.4 seconds 14.5 seconds
1/4 mile speed
79 mph 78 mph 79 mph 95 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
.8 .9 .9 .9
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph 60 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.31 " 3.19/3.76 " 3.19/3.76 " 3.50/3.80 "
Curb weight
3,230 lbs. 3,393 lbs. 3,494 lbs. 3,481 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4,519 lbs. 4,630 lbs. 4,652 lbs. 4,629 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs. 1,000 lbs. 1,000 lbs. 1,000 lbs.
Wheelbase
110.4 " in 110.4 " in 110.4 " in 110.4 " in
Front track
62.1 " 62.1 " 62.1 " 62.1 "
Rear track
61.0 " 61.0 " 61.0 " 61.0 "
Turning radius
18.2 '' 18.2 '' 18.2 '' 18.2 ''
Front legroom
42.4 " in 42.4 " in 42.4 " in 42.4 " in
Rear legroom
39.1 " in 39.1 " in 39.1 " in 39.1 " in
Front headroom
38.3 " in 38.3 " in 38.3 " in 38.3 " in
Rear headroom
37.8 " in 37.8 " in 37.8 " in 37.8 " in
Front shoulder room
56.9 " in 56.9 " in 56.9 " in 56.9 " in
Rear shoulder room
57.0 " in 57.0 " in 57.0 " in 57.0 " in
Luggage volume
15.9 cu.ft. 15.9 cu.ft. 15.9 cu.ft. 15.9 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
15.9 cu.ft. 15.9 cu.ft. 15.9 cu.ft. 15.9 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
102 cu.ft. 102 cu.ft. 102 cu.ft. 102 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal.
Payload
1,140 lbs. 1,237 lbs. 1,158 lbs. 1,151 lbs.
Drag coefficient
.29 .29 .29 .31

Interior Features

1.8T S 4dr Sedan

1.8T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan

1.8T SE 4dr Sedan

1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan

Air conditioning, front
Climatic manual Climatic manual Climatic manual Climatic manual
Clock
analog analog analog analog
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
urethane leather leather leather
12V DC power outlet
3 3 3 3
Overhead console
mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console
full full full full
Floor mats
rubber front and rear rubber front and rear rubber front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power power
Rear windows
power power power power
1-touch window up
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
1-touch window down
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Instrumentation
analog analog analog analog
Lighting - map lights
front front front and rear front and rear
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade fade
Rear view mirror
day-night day-night day-night day-night
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Remote trunk release
power power power power
Steering wheel material
urethane leather leather leather
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Seatback storage pockets
2 2

1.8T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

Air conditioning, front
dual zone Climatronic automatic Climatic manual dual zone Climatronic automatic dual zone Climatronic automatic
Clock
analog analog analog analog
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
leather leather leather leather
12V DC power outlet
3 3 3 3
Overhead console
mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console
full full full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear rubber front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power power
Rear windows
power power power power
1-touch window up
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
1-touch window down
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Instrumentation
analog analog analog analog
Lighting - map lights
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade fade
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
auto-dimming day-night auto-dimming day-night auto-dimming day-night auto-dimming day-night
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Remote trunk release
power power power power
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Steering wheel material
leather leather leather leather

Exterior Features

1.8T S 4dr Sedan

1.8T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan

1.8T SE 4dr Sedan

1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan

Antenna
window grid window grid window grid window grid
Body material
fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
black w/chrome accents black w/chrome accents black w/chrome accents black w/chrome accents
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
trunk trunk trunk trunk
Tinted windows
light light light light
Rear window type
fixed fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote
Spoiler
lip lip lip lip
Front tires
P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS P235/40HR19.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" steel 16" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum 19" silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Fog/driving lights
front front
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass

1.8T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

Antenna
window grid window grid window grid window grid
Body material
fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
black w/chrome accents black w/chrome accents black w/chrome accents black w/chrome accents
Fog/driving lights
front front front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
trunk trunk trunk trunk
Tinted windows
light light light light
Rear window type
fixed fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger dual power remote power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler
lip lip lip lip
Front tires
P215/45HR18.0 BSW AS P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS P215/45HR18.0 BSW AS P215/45HR18.0 BSW AS
Wheels
18" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum 18" silver aluminum 18" silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Bodyside mouldings
chrome chrome chrome

Seats

1.8T S 4dr Sedan

1.8T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan

1.8T SE 4dr Sedan

1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan

Front seat type
bucket bucket bucket bucket
Standard seating
5 passengers 5 passengers 5 passengers 5 passengers
Front driver seat direction controls
6-way 8-way power 8-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way
Lumbar support
driver driver driver and passenger driver
Front armrests
center center center sliding center sliding
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable
Rear seats
60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear head restraints
3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim
cloth V-Tex leatherette V-Tex leatherette V-Tex leatherette
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback

1.8T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

Front seat type
sport bucket sport sport
Standard seating
5 passengers 5 passengers 5 passengers 5 passengers
Front driver seat direction controls
8-way power 8-way power 8-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
8-way power 4-way 8-way power 8-way power
Lumbar support
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Front armrests
center sliding center sliding center sliding center sliding
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory
driver driver driver
Rear seats
60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear armrest
with pass-thru with pass-thru with pass-thru
Rear head restraints
3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim
Dinamica simulated suede/leather V-Tex leatherette Dinamica simulated suede/leather Dinamica simulated suede/leather

Entertainment System

1.8T S 4dr Sedan

1.8T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan

1.8T SE 4dr Sedan

1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan

Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted 6-disc in-dash mounted 6-disc
Speakers
6 6 8 8
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1

1.8T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

Radio
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted 6-disc in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single
Speakers
9 Fender 8 9 Fender 9 Fender
Amplifier
400W 400W 400W
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1

Safety and Security Features

1.8T S 4dr Sedan

1.8T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan

1.8T SE 4dr Sedan

1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Height adjustable seatbelts
front front front front
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front front
Headlights
halogen halogen halogen halogen
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic
Door curb lights
4 4 4 4
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Ignition disable
Immobilizer III Immobilizer III Immobilizer III Immobilizer III
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
Car-Net Car-Net Car-Net

1.8T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Height adjustable seatbelts
front front front front
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front front
Headlights
halogen halogen halogen halogen
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic
Door curb lights
4 4 4 4
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Ignition disable
Immobilizer III Immobilizer III Immobilizer III Immobilizer III
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
Car-Net Car-Net Car-Net Car-Net

Mechanical Features

1.8T S 4dr Sedan

1.8T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan

1.8T SE 4dr Sedan

1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan

Engine
1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular regular
Front suspension type
strut strut strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil coil coil
Sequential shift control
Tiptronic Tiptronic
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD 6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD 5-spd man w/OD
Axle ratio
3.65 3.87 3.87 3.65
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo

1.8T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

Engine
1.8L I-4 2.0L I-4 2.0L I-4 3.6L V-6
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular regular
Front suspension type
strut strut strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil coil coil
Sequential shift control
Tiptronic Tiptronic Tiptronic
Transmission
6-spd w/OD 6-spd man w/OD 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD 6-spd auto-shift man w/OD
Axle ratio
3.87 3.68 4.12 4.77
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo

Other Specs

1.8T S 4dr Sedan

1.8T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan

1.8T SE 4dr Sedan

1.8T Sport 4dr Sedan

Maximum towing capacity
1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.

1.8T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan

2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

Horsepower rpm
6200 4000 4000 6200
Maximum towing capacity
1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.