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The Volkswagen Passat zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 52 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Volkswagen Passat 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Volkswagen Passat is 2016 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium Sedan, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 14.3 seconds at 101 , according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Volkswagen Passat is 1974 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (Aus. Spec), which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 13.2 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 19.4 seconds at 72 , according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Volkswagen Passat tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 7.91 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 16 seconds at 88.87 mph.

Average Volkswagen Passat 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times By Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2020
8.20 sec
16.20 sec
2018
7.05 sec
15.30 sec
2016
7.17 sec
15.50 sec
2014
7.73 sec
15.87 sec
2013
8.50 sec
16.60 sec
2012
8.28 sec
16.30 sec
2008
6.70 sec
15.00 sec
2007
7.20 sec
15.50 sec
2006
6.10 sec
14.50 sec
2004
6.70 sec
14.90 sec
2003
7.73 sec
15.85 sec
2002
7.15 sec
15.53 sec
2001
7.63 sec
15.90 sec
2000
8.60 sec
16.60 sec
1999
9.15 sec
16.95 sec
1998
7.90 sec
16.20 sec
1996
11.00 sec
18.10 sec
1993
7.70 sec
16.10 sec
1990
10.05 sec
17.40 sec
1974
13.20 sec
19.40 sec

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2020 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2020 Volkswagen Passat is 8.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.20 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2020 Volkswagen Passat SE Sedan
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  89.8
Vehicle
2020 Volkswagen Passat SEL Sedan
0-60 Time
8.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  88
Vehicle
2020 Volkswagen Passat SEL Sedan
0-60 Time
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  88

2018 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2018 Volkswagen Passat is 7.05 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.30 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen Passat GT Sedan
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  101
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen Passat GT Sedan
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.4 sec @  98
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen Passat TSI R-Line Sedan
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  86.7
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen Passat TSI SE Sedan
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88

2016 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2016 Volkswagen Passat is 7.17 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.50 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium Sedan
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  87
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Passat SEL Sedan
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  89
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium Sedan
0-60 Time
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  101

2014 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2014 Volkswagen Passat is 7.73 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.87 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Sport Sedan
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  89
Vehicle
2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Sport Sedan
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  88.5
Vehicle
2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Sport Sedan
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  87.3

2013 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2013 Volkswagen Passat is 8.50 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Sedan
0-60 Time
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  83

2012 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2012 Volkswagen Passat is 8.28 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.30 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE Sedan
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  85
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE Sedan
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  85
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE Sedan
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  85.1
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE Sedan
0-60 Time
9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  83.8
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL Sedan
0-60 Time
9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  82.8
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE Sedan
0-60 Time
8.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  83
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE Sedan
0-60 Time
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  83.1
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE Sedan
0-60 Time
9.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17 sec @  82.4
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium Sedan
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  99
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium Sedan
0-60 Time
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  100.9

2008 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2008 Volkswagen Passat is 6.70 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.00 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo Komfort Sedan
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  93.4

2007 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2007 Volkswagen Passat is 7.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.50 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Wagon
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @  91

2006 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2006 Volkswagen Passat is 6.10 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.50 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 Sedan
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  101
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 Sedan
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  97.6
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 Sedan
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  100
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 Sedan
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  100.2

2004 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2004 Volkswagen Passat is 6.70 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.90 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2004 Volkswagen Passat W8 4Motion Sedan
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  93

2003 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2003 Volkswagen Passat is 7.73 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.85 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T Sedan
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  89
Vehicle
2003 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 Sedan
0-60 Time
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17 sec @  84.2
Vehicle
2003 Volkswagen Passat W8 4Motion Sedan
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.45 sec @  95

2002 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2002 Volkswagen Passat is 7.15 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.53 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen Passat W8 4Motion Sedan
0-60 Time
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  94
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen Passat W8 4Motion Sedan
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  91
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen Passat W8 4Motion Sedan
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  93
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen Passat W8 4Motion Sedan
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @  94

2001 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2001 Volkswagen Passat is 7.63 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.90 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Sedan
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  89
Vehicle
2001 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4Motion Wagon
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  87
Vehicle
2001 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 Sedan
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  92

2000 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2000 Volkswagen Passat is 8.60 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2000 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4Motion Sedan
0-60 Time
8.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  85.3

1999 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1999 Volkswagen Passat is 9.15 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.95 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Wagon
0-60 Time
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  85 mph
Vehicle
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4Motion Syncro Wagon
0-60 Time
9.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.3 sec @  84

1998 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1998 Volkswagen Passat is 7.90 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.20 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Sedan
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.3 sec @  86 mph
Vehicle
1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Sedan
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  86.5
Vehicle
1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Sedan
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  87

1996 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1996 Volkswagen Passat is 11.00 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 18.10 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI Sedan
0-60 Time
11 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.1 sec @  75

1993 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1993 Volkswagen Passat is 7.70 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.10 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1993 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 Sedan
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  82

1990 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1990 Volkswagen Passat is 10.05 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 17.40 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1990 Volkswagen Passat GL Sedan
0-60 Time
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17 sec @  81
Vehicle
1990 Volkswagen Passat GL Sedan
0-60 Time
10.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.8 sec @  78.5

1974 Volkswagen Passat 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1974 Volkswagen Passat is 13.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 19.40 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1974 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (Aus. Spec)
0-60 Time
13.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
19.4 sec @  72

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Volkswagen Passat 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Volkswagen Passat for all model years available in our database.

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