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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.

Volkswagen Passat 0-60 times and quarter mile times

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

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
SE Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile
15.9 sec @  89.8
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/34/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SEL Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.3 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  88
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/34/27  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SEL Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.5 sec @  88
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/34/30.3  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2018 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
GT Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile
14.3 sec @  101
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/28/22  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
GT Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile
14.4 sec @  98
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/28/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
TSI R-Line Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile
16.4 sec @  86.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/36/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
TSI SE Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile
16.1 sec @  88
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/36/28  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
SEL Premium Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  87
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/36/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SEL Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/36/31  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
V6 SEL Premium Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile
14.3 sec @  101
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/28/24  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2014 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
1.8T Sport Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile
15.7 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/34/29  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
1.8T Sport Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile
15.9 sec @  88.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/34/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
1.8T Sport Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16 sec @  87.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/34/28.8  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2013 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
TDI SEL Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.6 sec @  83
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
30/40/39  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
SE Sedan
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.6 sec @  85
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/31/26  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SE Sedan
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.8 sec @  85
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/31/18  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SE Sedan
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.6 sec @  85.1
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/31/25.5  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SE Sedan
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.8 sec @  83.8
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/31/31.6  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SEL Sedan
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.8 sec @  82.8
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/31/25.7  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
TDI SE Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.6 sec
1/4 Mile
16.8 sec @  83
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
30/40/42  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
TDI SE Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile
16.6 sec @  83.1
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
30/40/34.3  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
TDI SE Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
9.1 sec
1/4 Mile
17 sec @  82.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
31/43/39.4  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
V6 SEL Premium Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  99
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/28/27  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
V6 SEL Premium Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile
14.2 sec @  100.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/28/23  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2008 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Turbo Komfort Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  93.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/28/22.8  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2007 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
2.0T Wagon
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile
15.5 sec @  91
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/29/24  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2006 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
3.6 Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile
14.3 sec @  101
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/26/20  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
3.6 Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @  97.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/26/22.3  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
3.6 Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @  100
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/26/25  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
3.6 Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  100.2
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/26/20  mpg
Source
Road & Track

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
W8 4Motion Sedan
Engine
4.0L W8
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  93
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/22/15  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
GL 1.8T Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5A
0-60
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile
16.1 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/28/21  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
GLX V6 Sedan
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5A
0-60
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile
17 sec @  84.2
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/25/20  mpg
Source
Road & Track
Trim
W8 4Motion Sedan
Engine
4.0L W8
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile
14.45 sec @  95
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/22/17.3  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2002 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
W8 4Motion Sedan
Engine
4.0L W8
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
0-60
6.9 sec
1/4 Mile
15.4 sec @  94
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/23/15  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
W8 4Motion Sedan
Engine
4.0L W8
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
0-60
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.9 sec @  91
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/23/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
W8 4Motion Sedan
Engine
4.0L W8
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
0-60
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile
15.6 sec @  93
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/23/20  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
W8 4Motion Sedan
Engine
4.0L W8
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
0-60
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile
15.2 sec @  94
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/23/17.9  mpg
Source
Road & Track

2001 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
GLS 1.8T Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile
15.7 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/29/23  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
GLX V6 4Motion Wagon
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
0-60
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile
16.4 sec @  87
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/22/20  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
GLX V6 Sedan
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile
15.6 sec @  92
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/26/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
GLX V6 4Motion Sedan
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
0-60
8.6 sec
1/4 Mile
16.6 sec @  85.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/22/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1999 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
GLS 1.8T Wagon
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.6 sec @  85 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/29/27  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
GLX V6 4Motion Syncro Wagon
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
0-60
9.8 sec
1/4 Mile
17.3 sec @  84
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week

1998 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
GLS 1.8T Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.3 sec @  86 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/29/26  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
GLS 1.8T Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.1 sec @  86.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/29/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
GLS 1.8T Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  87
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/29/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week

1996 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
TDI Sedan
Engine
1.9L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
11 sec
1/4 Mile
18.1 sec @  75
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
31/41/36  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1993 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
GLX V6 Sedan
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile
16.1 sec @  82
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/25/25  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1990 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
GL Sedan
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile
17 sec @  81
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/27/23  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
GL Sedan
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
10.9 sec
1/4 Mile
17.8 sec @  78.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/27/31.9  mpg
Source
Road & Track

1974 Volkswagen Passat

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Sedan (Aus. Spec)
Engine
1.5L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
13.2 sec
1/4 Mile
19.4 sec @  72
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Modern Motor

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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