Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat is a wagon, sedan and hatchback model, produced 1980–present, spanning 28 generations with 1,464 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Passat Variant (2024-), Passat Variant Facelift 2019 (2019-2024), Passat Facelift 2019 (2019-2022) and Passat B8 (2014-2019). Body styles across the Passat lineage span wagon, sedan and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Passat Variant Facelift 2000 (2000-2005) generation is the most extensively documented, with 140 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your Passat generation.
How many generations does the Volkswagen Passat have?
The Volkswagen Passat has 28 generations with 1464 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Volkswagen Passat produced?
The Volkswagen Passat has been produced 1980–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Volkswagen Passat?
The Volkswagen Passat is available as Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
Passat Variant (2024-)
Passat Alltrack (2012-2014)
Passat CC (2008-2012)
Passat Variant (1997-2000)
Passat (1985-1988)
Passat Variant (1985-1988)
Passat Variant (1985-1988)
Passat (1985-1988)
Passat Variant (1981-1985)
Passat (1981-1985)
Passat (1981-1985)
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€19,679
- Fuel / energy€10,500
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€1,600
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
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Volkswagen Passat: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- CaratArgentina
- CorsarMexico
- DasherNorth America
- MagotanChina
- Passat B3
- QuantumUnited States, Brazil
- SantanaChina, Brazil, Japan
- VariantChina
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Variant (1980-1981)1980–1981 | 62 hp | 17.4 s | 8 | €10k–€14k | ★ 2.4 |
| Passat Variant (1981-1985)1981–1985 | 76 hp | 16.7 s | 17 | €12k–€17k | ★ 3.3 |
| Passat Variant (1985-1988)1985–1988 | 86 hp | 14.9 s | 42 | €13k–€29k | ★ 3.3 |
| Passat Variant (1988-1993)1988–1993 | 107 hp | 13.5 s | 40 | €17k–€39k | ★ 3.6 |
| Passat Variant B4 (1993-1997)1993–1997 | 108 hp | 13.8 s | 27 | €19k–€35k | ★ 3.2 |
| Passat Variant (1997-2000)1997–2000 | 135 hp | 11.3 s | 114 | €24k–€42k | ★ 3.0 |
| Passat Variant Facelift 2000 (2000-2005)2000–2005 | 141 hp | 11 s | 140 | €27k–€63k | ★ 2.8 |
| Passat Variant B6 (2005-2010)2005–2010 | 145 hp | 10.2 s | 114 | €27k–€68k | ★ 3.5 |
| Passat Variant B7 (2010-2014)2010–2014 | 146 hp | 10 s | 87 | €31k–€73k | ★ 3.8 |
| Passat Alltrack (2012-2014)2012–2014 | 166 hp | 9.2 s | 6 | €43k–€55k | ★ 2.8 |
| Passat Variant B8 (2014-2019)2014–2019 | 149 hp | 9.1 s | 85 | €34k–€60k | ★ 4.2 |
| Passat Variant Facelift 2019 (2019-2024)2019–2024 | 165 hp | 8.9 s | 13 | €43k–€59k | ★ 3.9 |
| Passat Variant (2024-)2024–present | 157 hp | 8.2 s | 16 | €44k–€61k | ★ 3.0 |