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Compare 12 trims on the 2016 Volkswagen Passat

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.


Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

2016 Volkswagen Passat

1.8T R-Line (2 styles)

4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto R-Line PZEV 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto R-Line
$23,975
Starting MSRP
$23,975
Starting MSRP
29 combined MPG
MPG
29 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

1.8T R-Line w/Comfort Pkg (2 styles)

4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto R-Line w/Comfort Pkg PZEV 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto R-Line w/Comfort Pkg
$24,750
Starting MSRP
$24,750
Starting MSRP
29 combined MPG
MPG
29 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

1.8T S (2 styles)

4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto S PZEV 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto S
$22,440
Starting MSRP
$22,440
Starting MSRP
29 combined MPG
MPG
29 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

1.8T SE (2 styles)

4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SE PZEV 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SE
$26,280
Starting MSRP
$26,280
Starting MSRP
29 combined MPG
MPG
29 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

1.8T SE w/Technology (2 styles)

4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SE w/Technology PZEV 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SE w/Technology
$28,410
Starting MSRP
$28,410
Starting MSRP
29 combined MPG
MPG
29 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

1.8T SEL (2 styles)

4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SEL PZEV 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SEL
$30,495
Starting MSRP
$30,495
Starting MSRP
29 combined MPG
MPG
29 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

1.8T SEL Premium (2 styles)

4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SEL Premium PZEV 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SEL Premium
$34,270
Starting MSRP
$34,270
Starting MSRP
29 combined MPG
MPG
29 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

2.0L TDI R-Line (2 styles)

4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI Manual R-Line 4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI DSG R-Line
$0
Starting MSRP
$0
Starting MSRP
35 combined MPG
MPG
34 combined MPG
MPG
150.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
150.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

2.0L TDI R-Line w/Comfort Pkg (2 styles)

4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI Manual R-Line w/Comfort Pkg 4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI DSG R-Line w/Comfort Pkg
$0
Starting MSRP
$0
Starting MSRP
35 combined MPG
MPG
34 combined MPG
MPG
150.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
150.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

2.0L TDI S (1 style)

4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI DSG S
$0
Starting MSRP
34 combined MPG
MPG
150.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity

2.0L TDI SE (1 style)

4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI DSG SE
$0
Starting MSRP
34 combined MPG
MPG
150.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity

2.0L TDI SEL (1 style)

4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI DSG SEL
$0
Starting MSRP
34 combined MPG
MPG
150.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity

2.0L TDI SEL Premium (1 style)

4dr Sdn 2.0L TDI DSG SEL Premium
$0
Starting MSRP
34 combined MPG
MPG
150.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity

3.6L V6 SEL Premium (1 style)

4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SEL Premium
$36,835
Starting MSRP
23 combined MPG
MPG
280.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity