2016 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Specifications

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unitary construction
Production Years for Series :	2012 - 2019
Price :	MSRP: $22,440
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) @ 6200 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 (4.0 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 :	3.2 in \| 81 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Compression :	16.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 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 :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Compression :	11.4:1
Main Bearings :	7
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Crankshaft :	Cast iron

Transmission:
5 Manual , 6 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.78
2nd Gear :	2.12
3rd Gear :	1.27
4th Gear :	0.86
5th Gear :	0.66

Handling

Recall

Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V321000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Consequence	Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
Remedy	Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
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	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V561000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Consequence	Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
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	20150318
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	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20150420
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	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20151113
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V403000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.
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 cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 15F7.
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has a length of 191.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has a width of 72.20 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has 38.30 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has legroom of 42.40 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Passat was a Sedan.

Q: What engines did the 2016 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The 2016 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) @ 6200 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 2016 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Passat had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic.