2018 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: $22,995-29,595
Weight :	3172 lbs \| 1438.795 kg
MPG City :	23
MPG Highway :	34
Combined MPG :	27.00
Introduced At :	2011 Detroit Auto Show

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.29

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1984 cc \| 121.1 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	174 HP (128.064 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 1500 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Compression :	11.65:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Crankshaft :	Cast iron

V 6 11-degree
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.
Main Bearings :	7
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Crankshaft :	Cast iron

Transmission:
6 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.46
2nd Gear :	2.51
3rd Gear :	1.56
4th Gear :	1.14
5th Gear :	0.85
6th Gear :	0.67

Handling

Recall

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	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	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20161026
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V536000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.
Consequence	The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46H6.
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:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20180409
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V369000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Consequence	A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
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 2018 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has a length of 191.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has a width of 72.20 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has 38.30 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has legroom of 42.40 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2018 Volkswagen Passat cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat had an MSRP of $22,995 - $$29,595 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2018 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 174 HP (128.064 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 1500 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 transmission did the 2018 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat had a 6 speed Automatic gearbox.