2014-2023 Passat OverviewVolkswagen Passat Overview (2014 - 2023)
B8
Tech Specs Summary
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- 124 - 155 mph
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- 5.5 - 11.5 seconds
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- 118 - 276 hp
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- 28 - 168 mpg
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- 3,014 - 3,915 lbs
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- 14.2 - 40.7 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 17.1 - 62.9 ft3 (Wagon)
This generation of the Volkswagen Passat (B8) was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 2014 - 2023. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as either a sedan or wagon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 118 hp 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 276 hp 2 L Inline 4 Bi-Turbo diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Passat is the Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI 4Motion 280 which scores 2.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 276 hp and a power/weight ratio of 12.9 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 990 miles and can store 23-62.9 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,307 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
