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Volkswagen Passat 4motion

2000–2008 · 18 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
19
Best
22
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The Volkswagen Passat 4motion has been tested by the EPA across 18 different configurations spanning model years 2000 through 2008. Over this period, the Passat 4motion has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 22 MPG, with an overall average of 19 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2008
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2007
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2006
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2005
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2005
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2005
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,650172419MPG
2004
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2004
1.8L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2004
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,650172419MPG
2004
4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Premium
$3,850152218MPG
2004
4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,850162318MPG
2003
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,650172419MPG
2003
4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,850162318MPG
2003
4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Premium
$3,850152218MPG
2002
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,650172419MPG
2002
4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,850162318MPG
2001
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Premium
$3,850152218MPG
2000
2.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Premium
$3,850152218MPG

Historical Efficiency

2008
19
2007
19
2006
19
2005
22
2004
22
2003
19
2002
19
2001
18
2000
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Passat 4motion) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volkswagen Passat 4motion. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Volkswagen Volkswagen Passat (CC - 2008 thru 2011; see 052 for 2012 on) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
341
Total Deaths
213

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
9.7%
Fire Occurrence
2.6%
Speeding Involved
19.1%
DUI Involved
19.6%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

75%
Front
19%
Side
6%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2022
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2021
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2020
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2019
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2018
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2017
Fatal Crashes44
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2016
Fatal Crashes61
Fatalities
37
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2015
Fatal Crashes41
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2014
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
34
Deaths/Crash
0.61
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2008
1
2007
2
2006
7
2004
1
2003
4
2002
1
2000
5
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