2016 Volkswagen Passat

2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SE w/Technology / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T SEL Premium / 3.6L V6 SEL Premium2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S / 1.8T SE / 1.8T SE w/Technology / 1.8T SEL / 1.8T SEL Premium / 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T R-Line2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T R-Line

Exterior

2016 Volkswagen Passat Exterior Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions

  • Width: -
  • Width W/O Mirrors: 72.2 in
  • Length: 191.9 in
  • Height: 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase: 110.4 in

2016 Passat 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 3263 - 3571 lbs.

Interior

2016 Passat - First Row

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.4 inHip Room: -Head Room: 38.3 inShoulder Room: 56.9 in
2016 Passat - Second Row

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 39.1 inHip Room: -Head Room: 37.8 inShoulder Room: 57.0 in
2016 Passat - Cargo Area

Trunk Volume

15.9 ft3

2016 Passat 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 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 larger than average among its peers with 15.9 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim

2016 Passat S

2016 Passat S PZEV

2016 Passat R-Line PZEV

2016 Passat R-Line

2016 Passat R-Line w/Comfort Package

2016 Passat R-Line PZEV w/Comfort Package

2016 Passat SE

2016 Passat SE PZEV

2016 Passat SE PZEV w/Technology

2016 Passat SE w/Technology

2016 Passat SEL PZEV

2016 Passat SEL

2016 Passat SEL Premium

2016 Passat SEL Premium PZEV

2016 Passat V6 SEL Premium

Starging MSRP$22,440$22,440$23,975$23,975$24,750$24,750$26,280$26,280$28,410$28,410$30,495$30,495$34,270$34,270$36,835
Engine1.8L Inline-4 Turbo1.8L Inline-4 Turbo1.8L Inline-4 Turbo1.8L Inline-4 Turbo1.8L Inline-4 Turbo1.8L Inline-4 Turbo1.8L Inline-4 Turbo1.8L Inline-4 Turbo1.8L Inline-4 Turbo1.8L Inline-4 Turbo1.8L Inline-4 Turbo1.8L Inline-4 Turbo1.8L Inline-4 Turbo1.8L Inline-4 Turbo3.6L V-6
HP170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp280 hp
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
City25 MPG25 MPG25 MPG25 MPG25 MPG25 MPG25 MPG25 MPG25 MPG25 MPG25 MPG25 MPG25 MPG25 MPG20 MPG
Highway36 MPG36 MPG36 MPG36 MPG36 MPG36 MPG36 MPG36 MPG36 MPG36 MPG36 MPG36 MPG36 MPG36 MPG28 MPG
Combined29 MPG29 MPG29 MPG29 MPG29 MPG29 MPG29 MPG29 MPG29 MPG29 MPG29 MPG29 MPG29 MPG29 MPG23 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost$1,950$1,950$1,950$1,950$1,950$1,950$1,950$1,950$1,950$1,950$1,950$1,950$1,950$1,950$2,500

2016 Passat Sedan comes in fifteen trim levels, with an average price that is $342 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Passat

Safety

2016 Volkswagen Passat Front Crash Test
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Front Crash Rating
2016 Volkswagen Passat Side Crash Test
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Side Crash Rating
2016 Volkswagen Passat Side Pole Crash Test
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Side Pole Crash Rating
  • Complaints: 82
  • Recalls: 5

2016 Passat Sedan 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 eighty-two complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also five recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively low number.

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Last updated on Jul 13, 2018 - 19:00:27 ET
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