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

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These are the latest Volkswagen Passat 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times taken from reputable car magazine sources such as Car and Driver, MotorTrend and Road & Track. 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.

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

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