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    2016 Volkswagen Passat

    New from

    $34,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.8 - 6 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Passat

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Passat is a medium-sized car offered in both 5D Sedan and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $34,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $47,990 for the Highline.

    There are 3 variants of the Passat available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2015.

    Engine options include 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 Passat is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Volkswagen Passat models from other years

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    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    85.55 - 88.33 kW/t
    67.44 kW/t
    119.08 kW/t
    Boot Space
    586 - 650 litres
    421 litres
    650 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.8 - 6 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    9.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,167 - 1,458 km
    606 km
    1,458 km
    Price
    $34,990 - $47,990
    $22,490
    $52,590
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    3 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,030 - 2,170 kg
    1,805 kg
    2,320 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,800 - 2,000 kg
    300 kg
    2,000 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    145 mm
    125 mm
    171 mm

    2016 Volkswagen Passat Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$36,990
    1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$34,990

    Comfortline

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$39,990
    1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$41,990

    Highline

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD$45,990
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD$47,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Volkswagen Passat Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2023$49,790$68,390
    2022$47,690$67,690
    2021$46,590$63,790
    2020$45,990$48,590
    2019$36,790$62,290
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Volkswagen Passat Pricing

    2016 Volkswagen Passat Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Passat

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System In-dash Dvd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Mqb
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.55
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Manufacturer Name: Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Manufacturer Name: Driving Profile Selection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Mirrorlink
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1780
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 650
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1031
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1506
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1045
      • Front Track (mm): 1586
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 145
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.6
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 59.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 59.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 38.3
      • Overall Height (mm): 1477
      • Overall Length (mm): 4767
      • Overall Width (mm): 1832
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1007
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1506
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 973
      • Rear Track (mm): 1570
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11700
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2791
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 137
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1798
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 84.2
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1167
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 13.7
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 180
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 132
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5100
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Manufacturer Name: Front Assist With City Emergency Brake
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20151007
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.0 Tdi Sedan
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 9
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Side Assist
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Manufacturer Name: Rear Traffic Alert
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Remote Folding
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Ski Hatch
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
      • Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Electronic
      • Transmission Automatic Mode
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1543
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1483
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Comfortline

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.42
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 586
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1034
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.0
      • Overall Height (mm): 1456
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 964
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 136
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 232
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 144
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Manufacturer Name: Panoramic Roof
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Visibility
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2030
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1510
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1450
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Manufacturer Name: Verona
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Manufacturer Name: Verona
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Removes from Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.55
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Cruise Control Manufacturer Name: Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1780
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 650
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1031
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.6
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.6
      • Overall Height (mm): 1477
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1007
    • Doors
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 137
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.1
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Manufacturer Name: Front Assist With City Emergency Brake
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Side Assist
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Manufacturer Name: Rear Traffic Alert
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1543
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1483

    Highline

    Adds to Comfortline:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 88.33
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1578
      • Rear Track (mm): 1562
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 81.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 125
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1968
      • Engine Code: Cbbb
      • Stroke Engine: 95.5
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1458
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 4.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 20.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 23.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 5.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 17.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 4.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.7
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 190
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 140
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1585
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1517
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Removes from Comfortline:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.42
    • Convenience
      • Driver Modes Manufacturer Name: Driving Profile Selection
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1586
      • Rear Track (mm): 1570
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 136
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1798
      • Stroke Engine: 84.2
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1167
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 13.7
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 232
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 144
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 180
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 132
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5100
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2030
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1510
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1450
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    See all 2016 Volkswagen Passat Specs

    2016 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

    1477mm
    1832mm
    4767mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

    2016 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20231800Kg2200Kg
    20221800Kg2000Kg
    20211800Kg2000Kg
    20201800Kg1800Kg
    20191800Kg2200Kg
    See all Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity

    2016 Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Passat

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat is the Highline with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Volkswagen PassatFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.0 L/100km
    1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.0 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Passat?

    The Volkswagen Passat has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Volkswagen Passat Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Passat?

    The Volkswagen Passat offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Volkswagen Passat FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the Base that starts from $34,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the Highline that starts from $47,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is offered by the Highline which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Passat is the Highline which measures 1832mm wide, 4767mm in length and sits 1477mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Passat is the Highline which has 140kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the Highline which weighs 2170 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Passat may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.