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2016 Volkswagen Passat

2016 Volkswagen Passat Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$22,440 - $36,835

Original MSRP:
$21,520 - $35,325

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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2016 Volkswagen Passat Review
The 2016 Volkswagen Passat is a 4-door, 5-passenger new sedan that has been carried over from 2015. The 2016 Volkswagen Passat is available in fifteen models, the S PZEV, the S, the R- Line, the R-Line PZEV, the R-Line with Comfort package, the R-Line PZEV with Comfort package, the SE, the SE PZEV, the SE PZEV with Technology package, the SE with Technology, the SEL PZEV, the SEL, the SEL Premium, the SEL Premium PZEV, and the V6 SEL Premium. All 2016 Volkswagen Passat models have a 1.8-liter, 170 hp engine, and a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. The 2016 Volkswagen Passat averages 30 MPG city and over 40 MPG highway. The 2016 Volkswagen Passat carries a 36 month/36,000 mile basic warranty.

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat models come with the following standard features - programmable locks, valet lockout, anti-theft, ABS brakes, AWD, traction control and stability control, child safety door locks, CD changer, iPod® jack, MP3 player, radio display, USB port, Bluetooth® wireless access, surround sound, DVD player, voice navigation system, automatic headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights, front/rear air dam, rear spoiler, dual automatic climate controls, air filter, rear controls, intelligent cruise, temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, trip computer with fuel consumption, driver memory adjustments, genuine wood trim, Keyless Access Card Key, programmable remote fob, remote fuel door, universal garage door, electronic parking aid w/camera, trunk anti-trap, memory steering column, sunroof, vehicle speed sensing wipers, tinted glass, dual heated/cooled/memory/power/lumbar/leather seats, power/heated/signaling/memory mirrors, and a rear window power shade. *Not all features are standard on all models.

Some of the optional upgrades for the 2016 Volkswagen models include a Lighting package, adaptive cruise control, and a sunroof.

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat is a new car under $25,000 that has a starting price of $22,440.
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 20V561000
Mfg's Report Date SEP 15, 2020
Component UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Number of Units Affected 23
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.
Manufacturer Recall Number 01E9

2016 Volkswagen Passat Models & Prices

2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SEL Premium
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI DSG SEL Premium N/A N/A N/A
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SEL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI DSG SEL N/A N/A N/A
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI DSG SE N/A N/A N/A
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI S
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI DSG S N/A N/A N/A
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI Manual R-Line w/Co N/A N/A N/A
4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI DSG R-Line w/Comfo N/A N/A N/A
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L TDI R-Line
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI Manual R-Line N/A N/A N/A
4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI DSG R-Line N/A N/A N/A
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto S $22,440 $21,520 $351 / Month*
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto S PZEV $22,440 $21,520 $351 / Month*
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T R-Line
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto R-Line $23,975 $22,993 $375 / Month*
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto R-Line PZEV $23,975 $22,993 $375 / Month*
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto R-Line w/Comfort $24,750 $23,736 $387 / Month*
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto R-Line w/Comfort $24,750 $23,736 $387 / Month*
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SE $26,280 $25,203 $411 / Month*
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SE PZEV $26,280 $25,203 $411 / Month*
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE w/Technology
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SE w/Technology $28,410 $27,245 $444 / Month*
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SE w/Technology P $28,410 $27,245 $444 / Month*
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SEL $30,495 $29,245 $477 / Month*
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SEL PZEV $30,495 $29,245 $477 / Month*
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SEL Premium $34,270 $32,865 $536 / Month*
4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SEL Premium PZEV $34,270 $32,865 $536 / Month*
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2016 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SEL Premium $36,835 $35,325 $576 / Month*
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2016 Volkswagen Passat Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off   • • • • • • • • • • •    
Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Headlamps w/Delay-Off •                       • •
Black Grille w/Chrome Accents • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Black Side Windows Trim       •     •              
Body-Colored Door Handles • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Body-Colored Front Bumper • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator   • •   •       • • • •    
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator •                       • •
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator       •   • • •            
Body-Colored Rear Bumper     • • • • • • • • •      
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert • •                   • • •
Chrome Bodyside Moldings • •                   • • •
Chrome Side Windows Trim • • •   • •   • • • • • • •
Clearcoat Paint • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Cornering Lights • •                   • • •
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade • • •             • • • • •
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Front Fog Lamps • •                   • • •
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
LED Brakelights •                       • •
Light Tinted Glass • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Lip Spoiler               • •          
Perimeter/Approach Lights • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets • •                 • • • •
Steel Spare Wheel • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Tires: P215/55R17 AS     •             • •      
Tires: P215/60R16 AS       •     •              
Tires: P235/40R19 AS         • •   • •          
Tires: P235/45R18 AS • •                   • • •
Trunk Rear Cargo Access • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Variable Intermittent Wipers       •   • • •            
Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets     •   •       • •        
Wheels w/Silver Accents • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Wheels: 16" Carolina Alloy       •     •              
Wheels: 17" Knoxville Alloy     •             • •      
Wheels: 18" Chattanooga Alloy • •                   • • •
Wheels: 19" Salvador Alloy         • •   • •          
INTERIOR Features
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
2 Seatback Storage Pockets • • • • • •   • • • • • • •
3 12V DC Power Outlets • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Lumbar Support     •             • •      
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Fore/Aft Movement and Manual Lumbar Support       • • • • • •          
6-Way Driver Seat       •   • • •            
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat       • • • • • • •        
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat • • •               • • • •
8-Way Driver Seat • • •             • • • • •
8-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Power 2-Way Lumbar Support • •                   • • •
Air Filtration • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Analog Appearance • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Cargo Space Lights • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Carpet Floor Trim • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Cloth Door Trim Insert       •   • • •            
Cloth Seating Surfaces       •   • • •            
Compass • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror • •                 • • • •
Day-Night Rearview Mirror     • • • • • • • •        
Delayed Accessory Power • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Distance Pacing • • •             • • • • •
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors       • • • • • •          
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination • • •             • • • • •
Driver Foot Rest • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Driver Seat         •       •          
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access   • • • • • • • • • • •    
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Remote Start •                       • •
Front And Rear Map Lights • • •             • • • • •
Front Bucket Seats -inc: manually adjustable front seats w/manual lumbar support       •   • • •            
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Storage       • • • • • •          
Front Cupholder • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Full Carpet Floor Covering • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Full Cloth Headliner • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Temperature, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer                           •
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer • • • • • • • • • • • • •  
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: power driver seat w/lumbar support and manual passenger seat     •             • •      
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: power driver seat w/lumbar support, power passenger seat and driver's seat position memory • •                   • • •
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: power driver seat w/power lumbar support         •       •          
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter • •                 • • • •
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts       • • • • • •          
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts • • •             • • • • •
Illuminated Locking Glove Box • • •             • • • • •
Immobilizer III Immobilizer • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents       •     •              
Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Carbon Fiber Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Carbon Fiber Door Panel Insert, Simulated Carbon Fiber Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents     •   • •   • • • •      
Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Wood Door Panel Insert, Simulated Wood Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents • •                   • • •
Leather Gear Shifter Material • • • • • •   • • • • • • •
Leather Steering Wheel • • •   • •   • • • • • • •
Leatherette Door Trim Insert • • •             • • • • •
Locking Glove Box       • • • • • •          
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors • •                   • • •
Outside Temp Gauge • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Power Rear Windows • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start • • •               • • • •
Rear Cupholder • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Redundant Digital Speedometer • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button • • • • • • • • • •   • • •
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button                     •      
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access     • • • • • • • •        
Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access • •                 • • • •
Seats w/Cloth Back Material       •   • • •            
Seats w/Leatherette Back Material • • •             • • • • •
Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru w/Storage • •                   • • •
Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Storage     •             • •      
Smart Device Integration • • •             • • • • •
Tracker System • • •                 • • •
Trip Computer • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Urethane Gear Shifter Material             •              
V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces     •             • •      
Valet Function • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Vienna Leather Seating Surfaces -inc: Dinamica inserts • •                   • • •
VW Car-Net Selective Service Internet Access • • •             • • • • •
MECHANICAL Features
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
140 Amp Alternator • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
18.5 Gal. Fuel Tank • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
3.68 Axle Ratio         • •                
3.87 Axle Ratio             • • • • • • •  
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
4.12 Axle Ratio • • • •                    
4.77 Axle Ratio                           •
61-Amp/Hr 330CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection             • • • • • • •  
72-Amp/Hr 380CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection • • • • • •               •
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Engine Oil Cooler • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Engine: 1.8L TSI 170 HP Turbocharged 4-Cylinder             • • • • • • •  
Engine: 2.0L 150 HP TDI Diesel • • • • • •                
Engine: 3.6L VR6 280 HP Narrow-Angle V6 -inc: FSI direct fuel injection                           •
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Front-Wheel Drive • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher                           •
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust       •     •              
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher • • •   • •   • • • • • •  
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler • • • •                   •
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sequential Shift Control             •              
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls               • •          
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Tiptronic Sequential Shift Control                   • • • •  
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic             •     • • • •  
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: shift paddles               • •          
Transmission: 6-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic • • • •                    
Transmission: 6-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: shift paddles         • •               •
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual         • •                
SAFETY Features
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
ABS And Driveline Traction Control • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Airbag Occupancy Sensor • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Back-Up Camera • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Blind Spot Alert Blind Spot • •                 • • • •
Collision Mitigation-Front • • •             • • • • •
Collision Mitigation-Rear • •                   • • •
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Front Assist w/Autonomous Emergency Braking • • •             •   • • •
Front Assist w/Autonomous Emergency Braking and Rear Cross Traffic Alert                     •      
Lane Departure Warning •                       • •
Low Tire Pressure Warning • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Park Distance Control w/Park Assist Automated Parking Sensors •                       • •
Rear Child Safety Locks • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Side Impact Beams • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
VW Car-Net Emergency Sos • • •             • • • • •
ENTERTAINMENT Features
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
1 LCD Monitor In The Front • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
400w Regular Amplifier • •                   • • •
9 Speakers • •                   • • •
Audio Theft Deterrent • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Radio Data System                     •      
Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System, DVD-Audio and 20 Gb Internal Memory • • •                 • • •
Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System       • • • • • •          
Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Radio Data System                   •        
Radio: Composition Color AM/FM w/CD Player -inc: 5" touchscreen, 6 speaker sound system, USB and aux-in and Bluetooth connectivity w/mic       • • • • • •          
Radio: Composition Color AM/FM w/CD Player -inc: 6.3" touchscreen, 6 speaker sound system, USB and aux-in, Bluetooth connectivity w/mic and SiriusXM satellite radio (limited subscription)                   •        
Radio: Discover Media AM/FM/CD/HD w/Navigation -inc: 6.3" touchscreen, USB, 8-speaker sound system, Bluetooth connectivity w/mic and SiriusXM satellite radio (limited subscription)     •               •      
Radio: Discover Media AM/FM/CD/HD w/Navigation -inc: 6.3" touchscreen, USB, Fender premium audio system w/subwoofer, Bluetooth connectivity w/mic and SiriusXM satellite radio (limited subscription) • •                   • • •
Siriusxm Traffic Real-Time Traffic Display • • •                 • • •
Streaming Audio • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Window Grid Diversity Antenna • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2016 Volkswagen Passat Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
ILLUMINATED DOOR SILLS (SET OF 4) -inc: Only front door sills are illuminated     • •     •     •        
LIGHTING PACKAGE (P06) -inc: LED Headlights, LED daytime running lights and LED taillights, Front Fog Lights w/Static Cornering Lights     • •     •     •        
LIGHTING PACKAGE -inc: LED Headlights, LED daytime running lights and LED taillights   • •               • •    
R-LINE LIGHTING PACKAGE -inc: LED Headlights, LED daytime running lights and LED taillights         • •   • •          
PAINT SCHEME Options
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
STANDARD PAINT • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
ALARM KIT (PIO) • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
BODY COLOR DOOR EDGE GUARDS (SET OF 4) (PIO) • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
FIRST AID KIT (PIO) • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
LUGGAGE NET -inc: For securing items in the cargo area (PIO) • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
MOJOMATS CARPETED MAT KIT (SET OF 4) -inc: heavy duty trunk liner w/CarGo blocks (PIO) • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
MONSTER MATS RUBBER MAT KIT (SET OF 4) -inc: heavy duty trunk liner w/CarGo blocks (PIO) • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
PAINT PROTECTION -inc: rear bumper and door cup paint protection film (PIO) • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
REAR LIP SPOILER (PIO) • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
REMOTE START (PIO)   •                 • •    
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE KIT -inc: booster cables, warning triangle, LED flashlight, gloves, PVC tape, blanket, poncho, whistle, cable ties and bandages (PIO) • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
SECURITY WHEEL LOCKS (SET OF 4) (PIO) • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
SPLASH GUARDS (SET OF 4) (PIO) • • • •     •     • • • • •
PRIMARY PAINT Options
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
BLACK UNI • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
FORTANA RED • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
PLATINUM GRAY METALLIC • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
PURE WHITE • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
REEF BLUE METALLIC • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
REFLEX SILVER METALLIC • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
TITANIUM BEIGE • • • •     •     • • • • •
URANO GRAY METALLIC         • •   • •          
SEAT TRIM Options
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
CORNSILK BEIGE W/BROWN, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES     •             • •      
CORNSILK BEIGE W/BROWN, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES -inc: interior trim elements         •       •          
CORNSILK BEIGE, VIENNA LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: Dinamica inserts • •                   • • •
MOONROCK GRAY W/QUARTZ, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES     •             • •      
MOONROCK GRAY W/QUARTZ, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES -inc: interior trim elements         •       •          
MOONROCK GRAY, CLOTH SEATING SURFACES       •   • • •            
MOONROCK GRAY, VIENNA LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: Dinamica inserts • •                   • • •
TITAN BLACK, CLOTH SEATING SURFACES       •   • • •            
TITAN BLACK, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES     •             • •      
TITAN BLACK, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES -inc: interior trim elements         •       •          
TITAN BLACK, VIENNA LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: Dinamica inserts • •                   • • •

2016 Volkswagen Passat Technical Specifications

Brakes
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Trunk Volume (ft) 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9
Engine
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Displacement 2.0 L/120 2.0 L/120 2.0 L/120 2.0 L/120 2.0 L/120 2.0 L/120 1.8 L/110 1.8 L/110 1.8 L/110 1.8 L/110 1.8 L/110 1.8 L/110 1.8 L/110 3.6 L/220
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Premium Unleaded V-6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 4000 150 @ 4000 150 @ 4000 150 @ 4000 150 @ 4000 150 @ 4000 170 @ 4800 170 @ 4800 170 @ 4800 170 @ 4800 170 @ 4800 170 @ 4800 170 @ 4800 280 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 236 @ 1750 236 @ 1750 236 @ 1750 236 @ 1750 236 @ 1750 236 @ 1750 184 @ 1500 184 @ 1500 184 @ 1500 184 @ 1500 184 @ 1500 184 @ 1500 184 @ 1500 258 @ 2500
Exterior Dimensions
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Height, Overall (in) 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5 58.5
Length, Overall (in) 191.9 191.9 191.9 191.9 191.9 191.9 191.9 191.9 191.9 191.9 191.9 191.9 191.9 191.9
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4
Wheelbase (in) 110.4 110.4 110.4 110.4 110.4 110.4 110.4 110.4 110.4 110.4 110.4 110.4 110.4 110.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.2 72.2 72.2 72.2 72.2 72.2 72.2 72.2 72.2 72.2 72.2 72.2 72.2 72.2
Fuel Tank
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5
Steering
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
Suspension
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Suspension Type - Front Strut Strut Strut Strut Strut Strut Strut Strut Strut Strut Strut Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Tires
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Front Tire Size P235/45HR18 P235/45HR18 P215/55HR17 P215/60TR16 P235/40HR19 P235/40HR19 P215/60TR16 P235/40HR19 P235/40HR19 P215/55HR17 P215/55HR17 P235/45HR18 P235/45HR18 P235/45HR18
Rear Tire Size P235/45HR18 P235/45HR18 P215/55HR17 P215/60TR16 P235/40HR19 P235/40HR19 P215/60TR16 P235/40HR19 P235/40HR19 P215/55HR17 P215/55HR17 P235/45HR18 P235/45HR18 P235/45HR18
Transmission
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Type 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Vehicle
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Front Head Room (in) 38.3 38.3 38.3 38.3 38.3 38.3 38.3 38.3 38.3 38.3 38.3 38.3 38.3 38.3
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102
Second Head Room (in) 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8
Second Leg Room (in) 39.1 39.1 39.1 39.1 39.1 39.1 39.1 39.1 39.1 39.1 39.1 39.1 39.1 39.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57
Weight Information
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 2.0L TDI SEL 2.0L TDI SE 2.0L TDI S 2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 2.0L TDI R-Line 1.8T S 1.8T R-Line 1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 1.8T SE 1.8T SE w/Technology 1.8T SEL 1.8T SEL Premium 3.6L V6 SEL Premium
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3437 3437 3437 3437 3444 3444 3263 3263 3263 3263 3263 3263 3263 3571

2016 Volkswagen Passat Safety Features

Safety Features
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
VW Car-Net Emergency Sos
Front Assist w/Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Mitigation-Front
Blind Spot Alert Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Park Distance Control w/Park Assist Automated Parking Sensors
Lane Departure Warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera
Front Assist w/Autonomous Emergency Braking and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A