Volkswagen Passat 2015–2019 car dimensions: 4875 mm long, 1834 mm wide and 1487 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,480 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin has a clear 6.5-inch or larger touchscreen as standard with USB and Bluetooth. App-Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto comes on most grades. Three-zone climate control is standard and keeps all seats comfortable on long trips. Cruise control is fitted across the range. Higher trims add Front Assist with automatic emergency braking, Lane Assist, blind-spot monitor and front/rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera. These aids make daily driving less tiring and parking straightforward.
The sedan boot holds 586 litres with seats up. Fold the rear seats and space grows to 1152 litres. The load floor is low and the opening is wide, so suitcases and weekly shopping fit easily.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2000 kg on many engines, with 750 kg unbraked. Payload sits around 575 kg. The car handles a trailer for light work or leisure without drama when the correct hitch is fitted.
No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed for the standard sedan. It stays a comfortable family car rather than a dedicated workhorse.
The cabin is spacious with generous rear legroom and supportive seats that feel firm yet comfortable for long drives. Higher grades add leather or leatherette, power adjustments with lumbar, and a quiet ride aided by available acoustic glass. Dual-zone or three-zone climate keeps the interior pleasant, and available heated seats front and rear plus a heated wheel add warmth.
EPA fuel economy up to 25 city/38 highway mpg on 1.8T petrol. European diesels return around 4-5 l/100 km combined in published figures.
Service intervals typically 15,000 km or 12 months.
Euro NCAP five-star rating for the B8 generation.
Standard kit includes multiple airbags, ABS, ESP, multi-collision braking and rearview camera on many markets.
Fuel options cover petrol turbo fours and V6 plus a range of diesels depending on market. The 1.8 TSI delivers solid efficiency with published EPA figures of 25/38/29 mpg. European versions list combined consumption near 4.5 l/100 km for efficient diesels.
Servicing follows fixed or flexible schedules with oil changes commonly every 15,000 km or annually. Filters and plugs follow longer cycles as listed in maintenance tables.
Safety scores a full five stars from Euro NCAP. Standard equipment covers front, side and curtain airbags plus knee airbag in some markets, electronic stability, and automatic post-collision braking. Higher trims add adaptive cruise, lane assist, blind-spot monitoring and autonomous emergency braking.
Keeping the car means watching for common glass and sunroof drain issues on higher-spec models. Regular service keeps the turbo engines and DSG gearboxes reliable over high mileage.
Length 4875 mm, Width 1834 mm, Height 1487 mm, Wheelbase 2803 mm (Passat 2015–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volkswagen 2015 and 2016 Passat Technical Specifications PDFs, 2018 VW Passat Brochure for, auto-data.net.