Volkswagen Passat SW 2024– car dimensions: 4917 mm long, 1849 mm wide and 1497 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,673 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
Base trim already brings a 12.9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-inch digital cockpit, bi-zone climate control, adaptive cruise with speed limiter, front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera, Lane Assist, Side Assist blind-spot warning and Front Assist emergency braking. Higher trims add tri-zone climate, better seats and more parking aids.
Boot holds 690 litres with seats up and 1920 litres with the rear bench folded. Plug-in hybrid versions drop to 510 litres seats up and around 1770 litres seats down because of the battery pack.
Braked towing capacity is typically 1800 kg with 750 kg unbraked. Some higher-output or 4Motion versions reach 2000 kg or more. Payload sits around 500 kg depending on engine and options.
A tow bar is available and Trailer Assist can be specified. No specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed as standard.
The cabin is spacious with extra rear legroom and a large boot. Higher trims bring ergoActive front seats with electric multi-way adjustment, memory, lumbar support and pneumatic massage. Ventilated seats and a panoramic roof appear on select grades. The laminated acoustic windscreen keeps things quiet. Materials feel solid and the ride is plush, especially with optional adaptive dampers.
WLTP fuel use from about 5.0 l/100 km on TDI to 5.3-5.6 on eTSI and 1.2-1.5 on eHybrid.
Service intervals fixed yearly/15 000 km or LongLife up to 30 000 km/2 years.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2024): 93% adult, 87% child, 82% vulnerable road users, 80% assist.
Standard kit includes Front Assist with pedestrian/cyclist detection, Lane Assist, adaptive cruise, Side Assist, fatigue detection and multiple airbags.
2-year unlimited-km warranty. AdBlue on diesels.
Engines cover mild-hybrid petrol, diesels and plug-in hybrids. Official mixed figures sit low for the class, with the eHybrid able to cover most short trips on electric alone before the petrol engine joins in.
Servicing follows Volkswagen’s fixed or flexible LongLife schedule. Oil changes and checks come every 15 000 km or one year on the fixed plan, stretching to 30 000 km or two years when conditions allow. Brake fluid every two years. DSG and other fluids follow the book.
Crash protection is strong across the board. The structure stayed stable in tests and child protection scored maximum points in key areas. Standard active safety covers automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise and driver fatigue alerts.
Keep the car with regular dealer or independent services using the correct oils and AdBlue top-ups on TDI models. The two-year warranty is extendable. Cabin filters and software updates keep the electronics and climate system fresh.
Length 4917 mm, Width 1849 mm, Height 1497 mm, Wheelbase 2841 mm (Passat SW 2024-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volkswagen France dossier de presse / media.volkswagen.fr, L'Argus fiche technique Passat SW IX 2.0 TDI EVO 122ch DSG7, VW SSP 745.