These are standard specifications for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 6 Automatic , 6 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitary construction |
| Production Years for Series : | 2012 - 2019 |
| Price : | MSRP: $21,120-35,660 |
| Weight : | 3172 lbs | 1438.795 kg |
| MPG City : | 24 |
| MPG Highway : | 35 |
| Introduced At : | 2011 Detroit Auto Show |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.29 |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L. |
| Power : | 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 1500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Crankshaft : | Cast iron |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1968 cc | 120.1 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3500 RPM |
| Torque : | 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 1750 RPM |
| Bore : | 81.0 mm | 3.189 in. |
| Stroke : | 95.5 mm | 3.76 in. |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Crankshaft : | Forged steel |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3597 cc | 219.5 cu in. | 3.6 L. |
| Power : | 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 89.0 mm | 3.504 in. |
| Stroke : | 96.4 mm | 3.795 in. |
| Compression : | 11.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Crankshaft : | Cast iron |
5 Manual , 6 Automatic , 6 Manual
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2015 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 10.7% |
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20101223 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V389000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' |
| Consequence | Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110707 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V862000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20131114 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V014000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen). |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140407 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V028000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEATS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140923 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V670000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback. |
| Consequence | Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20141117 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V705000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist. |
| Consequence | If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150518 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V373000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Passat vehicles manufactured May 18, 2015, to May 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been properly tightened. |
| Consequence | If the brake line was not properly tightened, it may leak brake fluid, causing a reduction in braking performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the brake line fitting, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47M3. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2015 Averages
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.71 |
| Total Car Production : | 12,100,095 |
2015 Volkswagen Passat FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has a length of 191.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has a width of 72.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has 38.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has legroom of 42.40 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2015 Volkswagen Passat cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat had an MSRP of $21,120 - $$35,660 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2015 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 1500 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1968 cc | 120.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3500 RPM and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 1750 RPM V 6 (3597 cc | 219.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 2500 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2015 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic, 6 speed Manual.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has a length of 191.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has a width of 72.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has 38.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has legroom of 42.40 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2015 Volkswagen Passat cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat had an MSRP of $21,120 - $$35,660 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2015 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Passat had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 1500 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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Volkswagen Monthly Sales Volume
March 2023
67,853