2024-present Passat OverviewVolkswagen Passat Overview (2024 - present)
2024 - present
Tech Specs Summary
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- 132 - 155 mph
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- 5.8 - 10.7 seconds
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- 120 - 268 hp
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- 29.1 - 588 mpg
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- 3,466 - 4,090 lbs
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- 18 - 67.8 ft3
This generation of the Volkswagen Passat is produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen and started production in 2024. It's a front engined Wagon with either front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 120 hp 1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo mild hybrid gasoline engine all the way to a 268 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline 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 265 which scores 2.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 262 hp and a power/weight ratio of 14.84 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.8 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Passat 1.5 eHybrid 204 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 6,990 miles and can store 18-62.5 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,968 lbs.