2021 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Specifications

2021 2022

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unitary construction
Production Years for Series :	2020 -
Price :	MSRP: $23,995-29,995
Weight :	3314 lbs \| 1503.205 kg
MPG City :	24
MPG Highway :	36
Combined MPG :	28.00
Introduced At :	2019 Detroit Auto Show

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.28

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1984 cc \| 121.1 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	174 HP (128.064 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	206 Ft-Lbs (279 NM) @ 3000 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

Transmission:
6 Automatic

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	16 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume :	102.0 cu. ft.
Standard Payload :	1,129.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity :	18.5 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	193.6 in \| 4917 mm.
Width :	72.6 in \| 1844 mm.
Height :	58.7 in \| 1491 mm.
Wheelbase :	110.4 in \| 2804 mm.
Front Track :	62.1 in \| 1577 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Ground Clearance :	5.4 in \| 137 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	38.3 in \| 973 mm.
Rear Headroom :	37.8 in \| 960 mm.
Front Legroom :	42.4 in \| 1077 mm.
Rear Legroom :	39.1 in \| 993 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	56.9 in \| 1445 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Rear : Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar

Steering
Rack and Pinion
Steering Overall Ratio :	16.4 : 1
Turns lock to lock :	3.01
Turning Circle :	36.4 ft

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Power assisted, dual circuit
Front Brake Size :	12.3 in \| 312 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	10.7 in \| 272 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	215/55 R17 94H all-season
Wheels :	17-in x 7J aluminum-alloy

Optional Tires
Tires :	235/45 R18 94H all-season
Tires :	235/40 R19 92H, all-season

Optional Wheels
Tires :	18-in x 8J aluminum-alloy
Tires :	19-in x 8J aluminum-alloy

Recall

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V812000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence	The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Passat has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2021 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Passat has a length of 193.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2021 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Passat has a width of 72.60 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2021 Volkswagen Passat has 38.30 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Volkswagen Passat have?A: The 2021 Volkswagen Passat has legroom of 42.40 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Volkswagen Passat? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Passat was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2021 Volkswagen Passat cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Passat had an MSRP of $23,995 - $$29,995 (USD).

Q: What tires did the 2021 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Passat had 215/55 R17 94H all-season tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Passat had 17-in x 7J aluminum-alloy wheels.

Q: What engine did the 2021 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The engine powering the 2021 Volkswagen Passat was a Inline 4 (1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 174 HP (128.064 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 206 Ft-Lbs (279 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2021 Volkswagen Passat have? A: The 2021 Volkswagen Passat had a 6 speed Automatic gearbox.