Volkswagen Passat

4 chassis covered · 2005–2023 · 14 engine variants

Generations

ChassisBodyYearsEnginesMAvg riskPrice spanCharacter
B6sedan2005–20105–R3€1,250–€5,050The car the Golf grows into, with the same engines in a quieter and much roomier shell.
B6 Variantwagon2005–20105–R3€1,350–€5,400The estate that sold in far greater numbers than the saloon, and deservedly so.
3Gsedan2014–20232–R3€8,500–€20,700A big, quiet saloon with a cabin that feels a class above its price. It's the car the Superb is built from and it drives with the same composure.
3G Variantwagon2014–20232–R3€8,950–€21,750The Passat estate and the volume car of the generation, with one of the largest boots in the class. It's a genuinely excellent long-distance car.

Timeline

Chassis05060708091011121314151617181920212223
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● in production · ◐ facelift year, the changeover often splits engines mid-year, so verify the engine code rather than the registration date.

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