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The Volkswagen Passat is a renowned midsize sedan that has evolved through multiple generations since its debut in 1973. Known for its blend of German engineering, comfort, and practicality, the Passat has grown in size and sophistication over time, offering a spacious interior and modern technology in every iteration. From its compact early models to the larger, more refined recent versions, the Passat remains a popular choice in the competitive midsize sedan segment. This page provides a comprehensive overview of all Passat generations, focusing on their dimensions and design changes.

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Current Generation

2024 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

Front view of a hybrid wagon with modern headlights and eHybrid badge
1521 mm
L:4917 mm | W:2090 mm

2024 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

    Current Model
  • Production: 2023-present
  • Model Year: 2024
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4917 mm193.6 in
  • Width: 2090 mm82.3 in
  • Height: 1497-1521 mm58.9-59.9 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 690 liter24.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1920 liter67.8 cu ft

Discontinued Generations

2020 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8, facelift 2019)

Silver estate wagon with LED headlights and roof rails
1527 mm
L:4780 mm | W:2083 mm

2020 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8, facelift 2019)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2019-2023
  • Model Year: 2020
Body Styles: WagonSUV
  • Length: 4780 mm188.2 in
  • Width: 2083 mm82.0 in
  • Height: 1527 mm60.1 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 639 liter22.6 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1769 liter62.5 cu ft

2020 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8, facelift 2019)

Sleek LED headlights and modern alloy wheels on white station wagon
1516 mm
L:4773 mm | W:2083 mm

2020 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8, facelift 2019)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2019-2023
  • Model Year: 2020
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4773 mm187.9 in
  • Width: 2083 mm82.0 in
  • Height: 1516 mm59.7 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 483-650 liter17.1-23.0 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1613-1780 liter57.0-62.9 cu ft

2020 Volkswagen Passat (B8, facelift 2019)

Black sedan with R-Line grille and five-spoke alloy wheels
1483 mm
L:4775 mm | W:2083 mm

2020 Volkswagen Passat (B8, facelift 2019)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2019-2021
  • Model Year: 2020
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4775 mm188.0 in
  • Width: 2083 mm82.0 in
  • Height: 1483 mm58.4 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 402-586 liter14.2-20.7 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 968-1152 liter34.2-40.7 cu ft

2020 Volkswagen Passat (North America, A34)

Front and side view with LED headlights, chrome grille, alloy wheels
1492 mm
L:4918 mm | W:1843 mm

2020 Volkswagen Passat (North America, A34)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2019-2021
  • Model Year: 2020
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4918 mm193.6 in
  • Width: 1835-1843 mm72.2-72.6 in
  • Height: 1472-1492 mm58.0-58.7 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 450 liter15.9 cu ft

2016 Volkswagen Passat (North America, A33)

Sleek front view with alloy wheels of a modern sedan
1487 mm
L:4875 mm | W:1834 mm

2016 Volkswagen Passat (North America, A33)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2015-2019
  • Model Year: 2016
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4875 mm191.9 in
  • Width: 1834 mm72.2 in
  • Height: 1487 mm58.5 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 450 liter15.9 cu ft

2015 Volkswagen Passat (B8)

Front angle view with grille, headlights, and alloy wheels.
1476 mm
L:4767 mm | W:2083 mm

2015 Volkswagen Passat (B8)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2014-2019
  • Model Year: 2015
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4767 mm187.7 in
  • Width: 2083 mm82.0 in
  • Height: 1456-1476 mm57.3-58.1 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 402-586 liter14.2-20.7 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 968-1152 liter34.2-40.7 cu ft

2015 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8)

Close-up of front headlight and wheel with rugged trim
1530 mm
L:4777 mm | W:2083 mm

2015 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B8)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2014-2019
  • Model Year: 2015
Body Styles: WagonSUV
  • Length: 4777 mm188.1 in
  • Width: 2083 mm82.0 in
  • Height: 1506-1530 mm59.3-60.2 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 639 liter22.6 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1769 liter62.5 cu ft

2015 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

Silver station wagon front-side view with alloy wheels
1516 mm
L:4767 mm | W:2083 mm

2015 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2014-2019
  • Model Year: 2015
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4767 mm187.7 in
  • Width: 2083 mm82.0 in
  • Height: 1477-1516 mm58.1-59.7 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 483-650 liter17.1-23.0 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1613-1780 liter57.0-62.9 cu ft

2012 Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32)

Front and side profile of a black mid-size sedan with alloy wheels and clear headlights.
1487 mm
L:4868 mm | W:1835 mm

2012 Volkswagen Passat (North America, A32)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2011-2015
  • Model Year: 2012
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4868 mm191.7 in
  • Width: 1835 mm72.2 in
  • Height: 1487 mm58.5 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 450 liter15.9 cu ft

2010 Volkswagen Passat (B7)

Silver four-door sedan front-side view with alloy wheels and horizontal grille
1470 mm
L:4769 mm | W:2062 mm

2010 Volkswagen Passat (B7)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2010-2014
  • Model Year: 2010
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4769 mm187.8 in
  • Width: 2062 mm81.2 in
  • Height: 1462-1470 mm57.6-57.9 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 485-565 liter17.1-20.0 cu ft

2010 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7)

Side profile of mid-size sedan with alloy wheels
1550 mm
L:4771 mm | W:1820 mm

2010 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack (B7)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2010-2014
  • Model Year: 2010
Body Styles: WagonSUV
  • Length: 4771 mm187.8 in
  • Width: 1820 mm71.7 in
  • Height: 1550 mm61.0 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 588-603 liter20.8-21.3 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1716-1731 liter60.6-61.1 cu ft

2010 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7)

Front and side profile of a 2010 sedan with alloy wheels and chrome trim
1516 mm
L:4771 mm | W:2062 mm

2010 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2010-2014
  • Model Year: 2010
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4771 mm187.8 in
  • Width: 2062 mm81.2 in
  • Height: 1508-1516 mm59.4-59.7 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 523-603 liter18.5-21.3 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1651-1731 liter58.3-61.1 cu ft

2005 Volkswagen Passat (B6)

Front-side view of sedan with distinct headlights and alloy wheels
1472 mm
L:4765 mm | W:2004 mm

2005 Volkswagen Passat (B6)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2005-2010
  • Model Year: 2005
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4765 mm187.6 in
  • Width: 1991-2004 mm78.4-78.9 in
  • Height: 1472 mm58.0 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 485-565 liter17.1-20.0 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1011-1091 liter35.7-38.5 cu ft

2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

Sleek front side view of a four-door sedan with alloy wheels
1517 mm
L:4820 mm | W:2004 mm

2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2005-2010
  • Model Year: 2005
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4774-4820 mm188.0-189.8 in
  • Width: 1991-2004 mm78.4-78.9 in
  • Height: 1456-1517 mm57.3-59.7 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 523-603 liter18.5-21.3 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1651-1731 liter58.3-61.1 cu ft

2000 Volkswagen Passat (B5.5)

Front view of mid-sized sedan with dual headlights and V8 badge
1463 mm
L:4704 mm | W:1746 mm

2000 Volkswagen Passat (B5.5)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2000-2005
  • Model Year: 2000
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4704 mm185.2 in
  • Width: 1746 mm68.7 in
  • Height: 1463 mm57.6 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 400-475 liter14.1-16.8 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 725-800 liter25.6-28.3 cu ft

2000 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5)

Front side view of a station wagon with roof rails and alloy wheels
1498 mm
L:4682 mm | W:1746 mm

2000 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2000-2005
  • Model Year: 2000
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4682 mm184.3 in
  • Width: 1746 mm68.7 in
  • Height: 1498 mm59.0 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 450-495 liter15.9-17.5 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1545-1600 liter54.6-56.5 cu ft

1997 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

Silver station wagon front-side view
1498 mm
L:4683 mm | W:1746 mm

1997 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1997-2000
  • Model Year: 1997
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4675-4683 mm184.1-184.4 in
  • Width: 1740-1746 mm68.5-68.7 in
  • Height: 1459-1498 mm57.4-59.0 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 450-495 liter15.9-17.5 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1500-1600 liter53.0-56.5 cu ft

1996 Volkswagen Passat (B5)

Side profile of a silver four-door sedan with alloy wheels parked on street
1462 mm
L:4703 mm | W:1746 mm

1996 Volkswagen Passat (B5)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1996-2000
  • Model Year: 1996
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4670-4703 mm183.9-185.2 in
  • Width: 1740-1746 mm68.5-68.7 in
  • Height: 1462 mm57.6 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 400-475 liter14.1-16.8 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 725-800 liter25.6-28.3 cu ft

1993 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B4)

White station wagon front side view with classic 1990s design
1485 mm
L:4595 mm | W:1720 mm

1993 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B4)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1993-1997
  • Model Year: 1993
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4595 mm180.9 in
  • Width: 1720 mm67.7 in
  • Height: 1445-1485 mm56.9-58.5 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 465 liter16.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1500 liter53.0 cu ft

1993 Volkswagen Passat (B4)

Front-side view of a classic 1990s sedan with boxy styling and rectangular headlights.
1430 mm
L:4605 mm | W:1720 mm

1993 Volkswagen Passat (B4)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1993-1996
  • Model Year: 1993
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4605 mm181.3 in
  • Width: 1720 mm67.7 in
  • Height: 1430 mm56.3 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 578 liter20.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 990 liter35.0 cu ft

1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3)

Front and side view of a white sedan with rectangular headlights and black trim
1480 mm
L:4595 mm | W:1705 mm

1988 Volkswagen Passat (B3)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1988-1993
  • Model Year: 1988
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4573-4595 mm180.0-180.9 in
  • Width: 1705 mm67.1 in
  • Height: 1428-1480 mm56.2-58.3 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 495-580 liter17.5-20.5 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 820-1500 liter29.0-53.0 cu ft

1988 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3)

Red station wagon with black bumper and dual windshield wipers on rainy day
1490 mm
L:4770 mm | W:1720 mm

1988 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B3)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1988-1993
  • Model Year: 1988
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4595-4770 mm180.9-187.8 in
  • Width: 1720 mm67.7 in
  • Height: 1445-1490 mm56.9-58.7 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 465 liter16.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1500 liter53.0 cu ft

1981 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2)

1980s vintage station wagon with spacious design and four-door layout
1465 mm
L:4545 mm | W:1695 mm

1981 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B2)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1980-1989
  • Model Year: 1981
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4545 mm178.9 in
  • Width: 1695 mm66.7 in
  • Height: 1385-1465 mm54.5-57.7 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 540 liter19.1 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1811 liter64.0 cu ft

1985 Volkswagen Passat Hatchback (B2; facelift 1985)

Classic 1980s hatchback with rectangular headlights and distinctive grille
1385 mm
L:4425 mm | W:1710 mm

1985 Volkswagen Passat Hatchback (B2; facelift 1985)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1985-1988
  • Model Year: 1985
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4425 mm174.2 in
  • Width: 1710 mm67.3 in
  • Height: 1385 mm54.5 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 480 liter17.0 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1542 liter54.5 cu ft

1981 Volkswagen Passat (B2)

Red vintage angular hatchback with alloy wheels
1385 mm
L:4435 mm | W:1685 mm

1981 Volkswagen Passat (B2)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1980-1988
  • Model Year: 1981
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4435 mm174.6 in
  • Width: 1685 mm66.3 in
  • Height: 1385 mm54.5 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 480 liter17.0 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1542 liter54.5 cu ft

1973 Volkswagen Passat (B1)

Side profile of a 1970s hatchback featuring angular rear and retro multi-spoke wheels
1359 mm
L:4290 mm | W:1615 mm

1973 Volkswagen Passat (B1)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1973-1980
  • Model Year: 1973
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4290 mm168.9 in
  • Width: 1615 mm63.6 in
  • Height: 1359 mm53.5 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 473 liter16.7 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1320 liter46.6 cu ft

1973 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1)

Vintage red station wagon with round headlights and black grille
1359 mm
L:4265 mm | W:1615 mm

1973 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B1)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1973-1980
  • Model Year: 1973
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4265 mm167.9 in
  • Width: 1615 mm63.6 in
  • Height: 1359 mm53.5 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 699 liter24.7 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1461 liter51.6 cu ft

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