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Volkswagen Passat (USA) Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2011–2015) — First Generation

The first-generation Volkswagen Passat (USA) is a roomy sedan suited to everyday family use. Your choice of engine and gearbox will shape how it feels in traffic and on longer journeys.

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Volkswagen Passat (USA) Engines and Transmissions

Volkswagen Passat (USA) engine options include the gasoline 1.8 MT, which gives you direct control over gear changes, and the gasoline 2.5 AT, which shifts automatically. The diesel 2.0 DSG combines a dual-clutch transmission with diesel’s economy potential on longer trips. These selected examples all use front-wheel drive.

Sedan — Volkswagen Passat (USA) Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volkswagen Passat (USA) Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.8 MTGasoline1798 cm³170 hp125 kW249 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 DSGGasoline1798 cm³170 hp125 kW249 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2480 cm³170 hp125 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTDiesel1968 cm³140 hp103 kW320 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 DSGDiesel1968 cm³140 hp103 kW320 N⋅mRoboticFWD
3.6 ATGasoline3595 cm³300 hp220 kW350 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Volkswagen Passat (USA) Dimensions

Sedan — Volkswagen Passat (USA) Dimensions

Sedan Volkswagen Passat (USA) Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.8 MT4867 mm1834 mm1486 mm2804 mm1465 kg2050 kg137 mm
1.8 DSG4867 mm1834 mm1486 mm2804 mm1465 kg2050 kg137 mm
2.5 AT4867 mm1834 mm1486 mm2804 mm1544 kg2080 kg137 mm
2.0 MT4867 mm1834 mm1486 mm2804 mm1539 kg2100 kg137 mm
2.0 DSG4867 mm1834 mm1486 mm2804 mm1539 kg2100 kg137 mm
3.6 AT4867 mm1834 mm1486 mm2804 mm1544 kg2080 kg137 mm

Volkswagen Passat (USA) Cargo Space

Sedan — Volkswagen Passat (USA) Cargo Space

Sedan Volkswagen Passat (USA) Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.8 MT450 l
1.8 DSG450 l
2.5 AT450 l
2.0 MT450 l
2.0 DSG450 l
3.6 AT450 l