Volkswagen Passat Specifications: Full Technical Details

Volkswagen Passat is a premium D-segment sedan offering German engineering, a refined cabin and efficient turbocharged performance. It was discontinued in Malaysia in 2023. This page lists the generations sold in Malaysia, newest first.

B8 Generation (2014-2023)

The final Passat sold in Malaysia (B8, 2014–2023) used a 1.8-litre TSI turbocharged four-cylinder producing 180 hp and 250 Nm, or a 2.0-litre TSI (220 hp), paired with a 7-speed DSG and front-wheel drive.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN

Segment D-SEGMENT

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 7-speed DSG dual-clutch

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,798–1,984 cc

Engine type1.8L TSI Turbo I4 / 2.0L TSI Turbo I4

Peak power132–162 kW (180–220 hp)

Peak torque250–350 Nm

Transmission7-speed DSG dual-clutch

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,767 × 1,832 × 1,456 mm mm

Wheelbase2,791 mm

Kerb weight1,405–1,517 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank66 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)≈7.5 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)≉6.0 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDisc; Ventilated disc

Front suspensionMcSt#; MacPherson strut

Rear suspensionMLS#; Multi-link

SteeringPower steering (rack & pinion); Electric power steering (rack & pinion)

Front tyres235/45 R18; 235/40 R19; 215/55 R17 +1 more

Previous Generation (2010-2014)

The 2010-2014 Volkswagen Passat is powered by a Twin Turbo Direct Fi; Turbo Direct F/INJ; Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 118–220 kW and 250–350 Nm, paired with 7 Sp Auto Direct Shift; 6-speed automatic; 6 Sp Auto Directshift; 6 Sp Auto Direct Shift. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN

Segment MEDIUM PREMIUM

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 7 Sp Auto Direct Shift; 6-speed automatic; 6 Sp Auto Directshift +1 more

Drive Front-wheel drive; Four-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,798–3,597 cc

Engine typeTwin Turbo Direct Fi; Turbo Direct F/INJ; Multi Point F/INJ

Peak power118–220 kW

Peak torque250–350 Nm

Transmission7 Sp Auto Direct Shift; 6-speed automatic; 6 Sp Auto Directshift +1 more

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive; Four-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × HNot available mm

Wheelbase2,709–2,712 mm

Kerb weight1,517–1,704 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank62–70 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)9.5–12.4 L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)5.5–7.4 L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDisc; Ventilated disc

Front suspensionMacPherson strut; STA; SSt

Rear suspensionMulti-link; coil spring

SteeringPower steering (rack & pinion); Rack and pinion

Front tyres235/45 R17; 235/40 R18

Earlier Generation (2005-2010)

The 2005-2010 Volkswagen Passat is powered by a Turbo Direct F/INJ; Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 110–147 kW and 210–280 Nm, paired with 6-speed automatic; 5 Sp Auto Sports Mode. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN

Segment MEDIUM PREMIUM

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 6-speed automatic; 5 Sp Auto Sports Mode

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,781–1,984 cc

Engine typeTurbo Direct F/INJ; Multi Point F/INJ

Peak power110–147 kW

Peak torque210–280 Nm

Transmission6-speed automatic; 5 Sp Auto Sports Mode

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × HNot available mm

Wheelbase2,703–2,711 mm

Kerb weight1,359–1,535 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank62–70 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)11.4–12.1 L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)6.4 L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesVentilated disc; Disc

Front suspensionSTA; SSt; MacPherson strut

Rear suspensionMulti-link; coil spring

SteeringPower steering (rack & pinion); Rack and pinion

Front tyres235/45 R17; 195/65 R15

Earlier Generation (1996-2005)

The 1996-2005 Volkswagen Passat is powered by a Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 110 kW and 210 Nm, paired with 5 Sp Auto Sports Mode. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN

Segment MEDIUM PREMIUM

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 5 Sp Auto Sports Mode

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,781 cc

Engine typeMulti Point F/INJ

Peak power110 kW

Peak torque210 Nm

Transmission5 Sp Auto Sports Mode

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × HNot available mm

Wheelbase2,703 mm

Kerb weight1,359 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank62 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)11.4 L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)6.4 L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionMacPherson strut

Rear suspensionTorsion beam

SteeringRack and pinion

Front tyres195/65 R15

Earlier Generation (1988-1996)

Detailed specifications for the 1988-1996 Volkswagen Passat are not available.

Model Timeline / Generations

Generations Overview

Gen.	Years	Engine	Power	Variants
B8 Generation (2014-2023)	2014–2023	1.8–2.0 L	132–162 kW (180–220 hp)	Not available
Previous Generation (2010-2014)	2010–2014	1.8–3.6 L	118–220 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (2005-2010)	2005–2010	1.8–2.0 L	110–147 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (1996-2005)	1996–2005	1.8 L	110 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (1988-1996)	1988–1996	Not available	Not available	Not available

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