These are standard specifications for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 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 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Crankshaft : | Cast iron |
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. |
Data updated January 2023
2018 Volkswagen Passat FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat?
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 - $$29,595 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2018 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 174 HP (128.064 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 1500 RPM V 6 (3597 cc | 219.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 2500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2018 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat had a 6 speed Automatic gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has a length of 191.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has a width of 72.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has 38.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has legroom of 42.40 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2018 Volkswagen Passat cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Passat had an MSRP of $22,995 - $$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 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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Volkswagen Monthly Sales Volume
March 2023
67,853