2015 Passat. Technical Specifications. Passat TDI. ENGINE. Type. Bore. 3.25 in.
82.5 mm. 3.19 in ... Maximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm. 184 lb-ft @ 1500 ... Regular
unleaded. Diesel. ENGINE DESIGN. Arrangement. Front mounted, transverse.
2015 Passat Technical Specifications Passat 1.8T
Passat TDI
Passat V6
1.8L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI 3.25 in 82.5 mm 3.31 in 84.1 mm 110 cu in 1798 cc 9.6:1 170 @ 4800 (125 kW @ 4800) 184 lb-ft @ 1500 (250 Nm @ 1500) Regular unleaded
2.0L, inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged and intercooled, DI 3.19 in 81.0 mm 3.76 in 95.5 mm 120 cu in 1968 cc 16.2:1 150 @ 3500 (110 kW @ 3500) 236 lb-ft @ 1750 (320 Nm @ 1750) Diesel
3.6L VR6 (10.6 deg V), 24V, FSI
Front mounted, transverse Cast iron Cast iron, five main bearings Aluminum alloy, crossflow Double overhead camshaft, chain driven with automatic tensioner, four valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, variable intake timing
Front mounted, transverse Cast iron Forged steel, five main bearings Aluminum alloy, crossflow Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, four valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, variable intake and exhaust timing
Front mounted, transverse Cast iron Cast iron, seven main bearings Aluminum alloy, crossflow Double overhead camshaft, chain driven with automatic tensioner, four valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, variable intake and exhaust timing
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
ENGINE Type Bore Stroke Displacement Compression Ratio Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm Maximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm Fuel Requirement
3.5 in 89.0 mm 3.80 in 96.4 mm 219 cu in 3597 cc 11.4:1 280 hp @ 6200 (206 kW @ 6200) 258 lb-ft @ 2500 (350 Nm @ 2500 ) Premium fuel (91 octane)
ENGINE DESIGN Arrangement Cylinder block Crankshaft Cylinder head Valvetrain
DRIVETRAIN Driven wheels Transmission Gear Ratios:1
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Reverse Final
Manual 3.78 2.12 1.27 0.86 0.66 3.80 3.65
Automatic 4.04 2.37 1.56 1.16 0.85 0.67 3.19 3.87
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Reverse Final I Final II
Manual 3.77 1.96 1.26 0.87 0.86 0.72 4.56 3.68 2.92
Automatic 3.46 2.05 1.30 0.90 0.91 0.76 3.99 4.12 3.04
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Reverse Final I Final II
Automatic 2.92 1.79 1.19 0.83 0.86 0.69 3.26 4.77 3.44
70 L
18.5 gal
70 L
CAPACITIES Fuel Tank
18.5 gal
70 L
18.5 gal
STEERING Type Turns (lock to lock) Turning Circle (curb to curb) Ratio
Rack and pinion: electric power assist 3.01 36.4 ft 11.1 m 16.4:1
Rack and pinion: electric power assist 3.01 36.4ft 11.1 m 16.4:1
Rack and pinion: electric power assist 3.01 36.4ft 11.1 m 16.4:1
Sedan Five 102.0 cu ft 15.9 cu ft Front 53.5 cu ft 38.3/972 56.9/1445 42.4/1077
Sedan Five 102.0 cu ft 15.9 cu ft Front 53.5 cu ft 38.3/972 56.9/1445 42.4/1077
Sedan Five 102.0 cu ft 15.9 cu ft Front 53.5 cu ft 38.3/972 56.9/1445 42.4/1077
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE EPA Class Seating Capacity Passenger Volume Cargo Volume Volume Headroom (in/mm) Shoulder room (in/mm) Legroom (in/mm)
Rear 48.8 cu ft 37.8/960 57.0/1448 39.1/992
Rear 48.8 cu ft 37.8/960 57.0/1448 39.1/992
Rear 48.8 cu ft 37.8/960 57.0/1448 39.1/992
BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION Type Body Material Front Suspension
Rear Suspension Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System Stability Control Parking Brake Wheels/Tires
Drag Coefficient
Unitary construction, two solid mounted subframes Steel stampings Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Power assisted, dual circuit, 12.3 x 1.0in vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid rear discs Standard, all four wheels, three-channel with electronic brake pressure Standard Electronic Stability Control Mechanical 16-inch x 6.5J steel wheels 16-inch x 6.5J aluminum-alloy wheels 215/60 R16 95T, all-season tires 17-inch x 7J aluminum-alloy wheels 215/55 R17 94H, all season tires 18-in x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels 235/45 R18 94H, all-season tires 0.29
Unitary construction, two solid mounted subframes Steel stampings Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Unitary construction, two solid mounted subframes Steel stampings Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Power assisted, dual circuit, 12.3 x 1.0-in vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid rear discs Standard, all four wheels, three-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Mechanical 17-inch x 7J aluminum-alloy wheels 215/55 R17 94H, all-season tires 18-inch x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels 235/45 R18 94H, all-season tires
Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Power assisted, dual circuit, 12.3 x 1.0-in vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid rear discs Standard, all four wheels, three-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Mechanical 18-inch x 8J aluminum-alloy wheels 235/45 R18 94H, all-season tires
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2015 Passat Technical Specifications Passat 1.8T
Passat TDI
Passat V6
110.4/2803 62.1/1577 61.0/1550 191.6/4868 72.2/1835 58.5/1487 5.4/138
110.4/2803 62.1/1577 61.0/1550 191.6/4868 72.2/1835 58.5/1487 5.4/138
110.4/2803 62.1/1577 61.0/1550 191.6/4868 72.2/1835 58.5/1487 5.4/138
DIMENSIONS Wheelbase (in/mm) Front Track (in/mm) Rear Track (in/mm) Length (in/mm) Width (in/mm) Height (in/mm) Ground Clearance (in/mm) WEIGHTS Curb Weight
3172 lb 3230 lb 4453 lb 4519 lb 1129 lb 1140 lb
1439 kg 1465 kg 2020 kg 2050 kg 512 kg 517 kg
3408 lb 3497 lb 4630 lb 4674 lb 1120 lb 1129 lb
1546 kg 1586 kg 2100 kg 2120 kg 508 kg 512 kg
N/A 3481 lb N/A 4629 lb N/A 1151 lb
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Automatic
City mpg Highway mpg
24 35
24 36
30 44
30 42
20 28
GVWR Payload
Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic
1579 kg 2100 kg 522 kg
*Specifications, equipment, options, and prices are subject to change without notice.
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