Volkswagen Passat B6

Volkswagen Passat B6
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The Volkswagen Passat B6 (2006–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 123 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: Typ 3C · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, France, and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth America
Dimensions
Length4,770–4,910 mm RDW–
Width1,820 mm RDW–
Height1,460–1,540 mm RDW–
Wheelbase2,710 mm RDW–
Front track1,542–1,553 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,541–1,559 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,328–1,522 kg RDW–
Mass in running order1,428–1,622 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,960–2,190 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,300–1,800 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer710–750 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Luggage space (EPA)–396–1,019 L EPA
Passenger space (EPA)–2,718–2,747 L EPA
Performance
Top speed196–243 km/h RDW–
Torque200–350 Nm ASTRA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 205/50R17, 215/55R16, 195/60R16, 235/45R17, 195/65R15

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland).

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years74.0% (73.2–74.7)77.9%12,351
13 years and older71.0% (70.7–71.2)69.2%135,710

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension52.4%40.4%
Tyres40.5%31.2%
Brakes29.8%35.7%
Lights and electrics22.2%27.9%
Body, chassis and structure18.5%17.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks14.2%16.3%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,345 complaints for model years 2006–2010. 38 crashes · 32 fires · 19 injuries

  • Airbags 344
  • Engine 333
  • Fuel system 252
  • Steering 173
  • Electrical system 161
  • Transmission and drivetrain 93

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 123 versions of the Volkswagen Passat B6

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European Union 19 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEngineFuelCO₂EU registrations
20102.0 LDiesel149 g/km204,756
20101.6 LDiesel117 g/km48,130
20101.4 LPetrol147 g/km17,522
20101.4 LNatural gas124 g/km12,776
20101.8 LPetrol172 g/km7,224
20102.0 LDiesel143 g/km1,782
20101.6 LPetrol182 g/km1,590
20102.0 LPetrol188 g/km1,544
2010–Petrol163 g/km1,456
20103.2 LPetrol236 g/km590
20101.9 LDiesel149 g/km494
20103.6 LPetrol229 g/km494
2010–Other fuel159 g/km418
20102.0 LDiesel155 g/km284
20101.8 LPetrol175 g/km270
20101.4 LOther fuel122 g/km202
20102.0 LPetrol172 g/km34
2010–Diesel151 g/km18
20101.8 LPetrol191 g/km16

United Kingdom 92 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2009–20101.4 TSI (122 PS) · 1.4 TSI (122ps)1.4 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.6–6.7 L/100 km NEDC157–159 g/km
20101.4 TSI (122ps)1.4 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.7–6.8 L/100 km NEDC155–158 g/km
20101.6 TDI (105ps) BlueMotion1.6 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
20101.6 CR TDI (105ps) BlueMotion Technology1.6 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC118–119 g/km
2008–20101.8 TSI (160 PS) Tiptronic · 1.8 TSI (160ps) Tiptronic1.8 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2009–20101.8 TSI (160 PS) · 1.8 TSI (160ps)1.8 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
20101.8 TSI (160ps) 7speed DSG1.8 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
20101.8 TSI (160ps) with 7speed DSG1.8 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC171 g/km
20101.8 TSI (160ps)1.8 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.4–7.5 L/100 km NEDC172–174 g/km
2007–20101.9 TDI (105 PS) S, SE · 1.9 TDI (105 PS) · 1.9 TDI (105ps)1.9 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.6–5.8 L/100 km NEDC148–153 g/km
2007–20101.9 TDI (105 PS) S, SE with DPF · 1.9 TDI (105 PS) with DPF · 1.9 TDI (105ps) with DPF1.9 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
20101.9 TDI (105ps) with DPF1.9 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2009–20101.9 TDI (105 PS) BlueMotion with DPF · 1.9 TDI (105ps) BlueMotion with DPF1.9 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.1–5.2 L/100 km NEDC136–137 g/km
20102.0 CR TDI (110ps) BlueMotion Technology2.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
20102.0 CR TDI (110ps) BlueMotion Technology2.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
20102.0 CR TDI (110ps) with DPF2.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
20102.0 CR TDI (110ps) with DPF Highline2.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
2007–20102.0 TDI (140 PS) S, SE, Sport · 2.0 TDI (140 PS) · 2.0 TDI (140ps)2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2007–20102.0 TDI (140 PS) S, SE, Sport with DPF · 2.0 TDI (140 PS) S, SE, Sport · 2.0 TDI (140 PS) and 3 more trims2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2007–20102.0 TDI (140 PS) DSG S, SE, Sport · 2.0 TDI (140 PS) DSG · 2.0 TDI (140ps) DSG2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.5–6.6 L/100 km NEDC172–174 g/km
2007–20102.0 TDI (140 PS) DSG S, SE, Sport with DPF · 2.0 TDI (140 PS) DSG with DPF · 2.0 TDI (140ps) DSG with DPF2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.6–6.8 L/100 km NEDC175–180 g/km
2007–20102.0 TDI (140 PS) 4MOTION · 2.0 TDI (140ps) 4MOTION2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel–6.6–6.7 L/100 km NEDC174–177 g/km
2007–20102.0 TDI (140 PS) 4MOTION with DPF · 2.0 TDI (140ps) 4MOTION with DPF2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel–6.7–6.9 L/100 km NEDC177–182 g/km
2007–20102.0 TDI (140 PS) S, SE, Sport with DPF · 2.0 TDI (140 PS) with DPF · 2.0 TDI (140ps) with DPF2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2009–20102.0 CR TDI (140 PS) with DPF · 2.0 TDI (140ps) · 2.0 CR TDI (140ps) with DPF2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC148 g/km
2009–20102.0 CR TDI (140 PS) DSG with DPF · 2.0 TDI (140ps) DSG · 2.0 CR TDI (140ps) DSG with DPF2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.0–6.1 L/100 km NEDC158–159 g/km
2009–20102.0 CR TDI (140 PS) 4MOTION · 2.0 CR TDI (140ps) 4MOTION2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel–6.0–6.1 L/100 km NEDC158–159 g/km
2009–20102.0 CR TDI (140 PS) with DPF · 2.0 CR TDI (140ps) with DPF · 2.0 TDI (140ps)2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
2009–20102.0 TDI CR (140 PS) Sport with DPF · 2.0 TDI CR (140ps) with DPF2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2009–20102.0 TDI CR (140 PS) DSG Sport with DPF · 2.0 TDI CR (140ps) DSG with DPF2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2009–20102.0 TDI CR (140 PS) 4MOTION Sport with DPF · 2.0 TDI CR (140ps) 4MOTION with DPF2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel–6.4 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2009–20102.0 TDI CR (140 PS) with DPF · 2.0 TDI CR (140ps) with DPF2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2009–20102.0 TDI CR (140 PS) DSG with DPF · 2.0 TDI CR (140ps) DSG with DPF2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC163 g/km
20102.0 TDI (140ps) BlueMotion Technology2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
20102.0 CR TDI (140ps) BlueMotion Technology2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2007–20102.0 TDI (170 PS) Sport, SEL with DPF · 2.0 TDI (170 PS) with DPF · 2.0 TDI (170ps) with DPF2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.1–6.4 L/100 km NEDC160–169 g/km
2007–20102.0 TDI (170 PS) DSG Sport, SEL with DPF · 2.0 TDI (170 PS) DSG with DPF · 2.0 TDI (170ps) DSG with DPF2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.5–6.7 L/100 km NEDC172–177 g/km
2009–20102.0 CR TDI (170 PS) · 2.0 CR TDI (170ps) · 2.0 CR TDI (170ps) with DPF2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2009–20102.0 CR TDI (170 PS) DSG · 2.0 TDI CR (170 PS) DSG with DPF · 2.0 TDI CR (170ps) DSG with DPF and 2 more trims2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.1–6.2 L/100 km NEDC159–163 g/km
2009–20102.0 CR TDI (170 PS) · 2.0 TDI (170ps) SEL with DPF · 2.0 CR TDI (170ps)2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
2009–20102.0 TDI CR (170 PS) with DPF · 2.0 TDI CR (170ps) with DPF2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2009–20102.0 TSI (200 PS) Sport · 2.0 TSI (200ps)2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.9–8.0 L/100 km NEDC186–188 g/km
2009–20102.0 TSI (200 PS) Tiptronic Sport · 2.0 TSI (200ps) Tiptronic2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic8.5–8.6 L/100 km NEDC199–204 g/km
2009–20102.0 TDI CR (170 PS) with DPF · 2.0 TDI CR (170ps) with DPF2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2007–20103.2 V6 FSI (250 PS) DSG 4MOTION · 3.2 V6 FSI (250 PS) DSG 4MOTION SEL · 3.2 V6 FSI (250ps) DSG 4MOTION3.2 L184 kW (250 PS)Petrol–9.8 L/100 km NEDC233 g/km
20103.2 V6 FSI (250ps) DSG 4MOTION SEL3.2 L184 kW (250 PS)Petrol–9.9 L/100 km NEDC229 g/km
2009–2010R36 FSI V6 (300 PS) DSG 4MOTION · R36 FSI V6 DSG 4MOTION (300 PS) · R36 FSI V6 DSG 4MOTION (300ps) and 1 more trim3.6 L221 kW (300 PS)Petrol–10.5 L/100 km NEDC249 g/km
2010R36 3.6 V6 FSI (300ps) 4MOTION3.6 L221 kW (300 PS)Petrol–9.8 L/100 km NEDC227 g/km
2008–20091.8 TSI (160 PS)1.8 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.6–7.8 L/100 km NEDC180–186 g/km
2008–20091.8 TSI (160 PS) Tiptronic1.8 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC199 g/km
20091.9 TDI (105 PS) with DPF1.9 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
20092.0 CR TDI (110 PS) BlueMotion2.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC128–129 g/km
20092.0 CR TDI (110 PS) with DPF2.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.5–5.6 L/100 km NEDC143–146 g/km
2007–20093.2 V6 FSI (250 PS) DSG 4MOTION · 3.2 V6 FSI (250 PS) DSG 4MOTION SEL3.2 L184 kW (250 PS)Petrol–10.0 L/100 km NEDC238 g/km
2007–20081.6 FSI (115 PS) S1.6 L85 kW (115 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.5–7.6 L/100 km NEDC179–181 g/km
2007–20081.9 TDI (105 PS) with DPF S, SE1.9 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2007–20082.0 FSI (150 PS) S, SE2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed manual8.1–8.3 L/100 km NEDC193–197 g/km
2007–20082.0 FSI (150 PS) Tiptronic S, SE2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic8.7–9.0 L/100 km NEDC206–213 g/km
2007–20082.0 TFSI (200 PS) Sport2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual8.1–8.2 L/100 km NEDC193–194 g/km
2007–20082.0 TFSI (200 PS) Tiptronic Sport2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic8.7–8.9 L/100 km NEDC207–212 g/km
2006–20071.6 FSI (115 PS)1.6 L85 kW (115 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.6–7.8 L/100 km NEDC182–187 g/km
2006–20071.6 FSI Tiptronic (115 PS)1.6 L85 kW (115 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic7.9–8.0 L/100 km NEDC190–192 g/km
2006–20071.9 TDI (105 PS)1.9 L77 kW (105 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.8–5.9 L/100 km NEDC157–159 g/km
2006–20072.0 TDI (140 PS)2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.9–6.1 L/100 km NEDC159–165 g/km
2006–20072.0 TDI (140 PS) DSG2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.6–6.7 L/100 km NEDC178–181 g/km
2006–20072.0 TDI (170 PS) with DPF2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.2–6.4 L/100 km NEDC160–173 g/km
2006–20072.0 TDI (170 PS) DSG with DPF2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.7–7.0 L/100 km NEDC181–189 g/km
2006–20072.0 Tiptronic (150 PS)2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic8.9 L/100 km NEDC214 g/km
2006–20072.0 FSI Tiptronic (150 PS)2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic9.1 L/100 km NEDC218 g/km
2006–20072.0 FSI (150 PS)2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed manual8.2–8.5 L/100 km NEDC197–204 g/km
2006–20072.0 FSI (200 PS)2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual8.2–8.4 L/100 km NEDC197–202 g/km
2006–20072.0 FSI Tiptronic (200 PS)2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic8.7–8.9 L/100 km NEDC209–214 g/km
2006–20073.2 FSI (250 PS) 4MOTION with DSG3.2 L184 kW (250 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic10.0 L/100 km NEDC240 g/km
2006–20073.2 FSI V6 (250 PS) 4MOTION DSG3.2 L184 kW (250 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic10.1 L/100 km NEDC242 g/km
20061.8 20v Turbo (150 PS)1.8 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol5-speed manual8.3–8.6 L/100 km NEDC199–206 g/km
20061.8 20v Turbo Tiptronic (150 PS)1.8 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic9.6–9.8 L/100 km NEDC233–235 g/km
20061.9 TDI PD (100 PS)1.9 L74 kW (100 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.6–5.7 L/100 km NEDC151–154 g/km
20061.9 TDI PD (100 PS)1.9 L74 kW (100 PS)Diesel4-speed automatic6.9–7.0 L/100 km NEDC186–189 g/km
20061.9 TDI PD (130 PS)1.9 L96 kW (130 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.8–5.9 L/100 km NEDC154–159 g/km
20061.9 TDI PD (130 PS)1.9 L96 kW (130 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.8–6.0 L/100 km NEDC157–162 g/km
20061.9 TDI PD Tiptronic (130 PS)1.9 L96 kW (130 PS)Diesel5-speed automatic7.2–7.3 L/100 km NEDC194–197 g/km
20061.9 TDI PD 4MOTION (130 PS)1.9 L96 kW (130 PS)Diesel–6.5 L/100 km NEDC176 g/km
20061.9 TDI PD 4MOTION (130 PS)1.9 L96 kW (130 PS)Diesel–6.6 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
20062.0 TDI (140 PS) ( with DPF )2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
20062.0 (130 PS)2.0 L96 kW (130 PS)Petrol5-speed manual8.1–8.4 L/100 km NEDC194–202 g/km
20062.0 TDI (140 PS) 4MOTION (with DPF)2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel–6.8 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
20062.5 V6 TDI (163 PS)2.5 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.9–7.1 L/100 km NEDC186–192 g/km
20062.5 V6 TDI (163 PS)2.5 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel5-speed automatic7.9–8.0 L/100 km NEDC213–216 g/km
20062.8 V6 4MOTION (193 PS)2.8 L142 kW (193 PS)Petrol–10.8–10.9 L/100 km NEDC259–262 g/km
20062.8 V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (193 PS)2.8 L142 kW (193 PS)Petrol–11.1–11.3 L/100 km NEDC266–271 g/km
2006W8 Tiptronic (275 PS)4.0 L202 kW (275 PS)Petrol–13.0–13.2 L/100 km NEDC312–317 g/km
2006W8 (275 PS)4.0 L202 kW (275 PS)Petrol–13.2–13.3 L/100 km NEDC317–319 g/km

United States 5 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
20102.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
2006–20093MODE CLKUP2.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA240–251 g/km
2006–20082.0 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
2006–20083MODE CLKUP3.6 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2006–20083MODE CLKUP3.6 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Canada 7 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2007–2010Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual9.8–10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle225–230 g/km
2010Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle221 g/km
2009–2010Station wagon: Mid-size3.6 LPetrol6-speed automatic12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle283 g/km
2006–2009Mid-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle242 g/km
2007–2009Station wagon: Mid-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.1–10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle232–246 g/km
2007–2008Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size3.6 LPetrol6-speed automatic11.8–12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle271–283 g/km
2006Mid-size3.6 LPetrol6-speed automatic11.7–12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle269–281 g/km

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