2015 Volkswagen Passat Diesel

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

  • Width: -
  • Width W/O Mirrors: 72.2 in
  • Length: 191.6 in
  • Height: 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase: 110.4 in

2015 Passat Diesel has a relatively long wheelbase ( 110.4 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3408 - 3497 lbs.

Interior

2015 Passat Diesel - First Row

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.4 inHip Room: -Head Room: 38.3 inShoulder Room: 56.9 in
2015 Passat Diesel - Second Row

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 39.1 inHip Room: -Head Room: 37.8 inShoulder Room: 57.0 in

Trunk Volume

15.9 ft3

2015 Passat Diesel seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Passat Diesel ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and shoulders - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on head. Trunk volume is the largest among its peers with 15.9 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim

2015 Passat TDI SE

2015 Passat TDI SEL Premium

Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
Starging MSRP$27,095$33,925
Engine2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
HP150 hp150 hp
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
City30 MPG30 MPG
Highway44 MPG42 MPG
Combined35 MPG34 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost

2015 Passat Sedan Diesel comes in two trim levels, with an average price that is $1,080 more compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, Passat Diesel has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 34.5 mpg.

Safety

2015 Volkswagen Passat Diesel Front Crash Test
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Front Crash Rating
2015 Volkswagen Passat Diesel Side Crash Test
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Side Crash Rating
2015 Volkswagen Passat Diesel Side Pole Crash Test
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Side Pole Crash Rating
  • Complaints: 216
  • Recalls: 7

2015 Passat Sedan Diesel has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed two hundred and sixteen complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also seven recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively high number.

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Last updated on Jul 13, 2018 - 19:00:26 ET
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