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Made for long-distance driving and comfortable road trips

Why you'll love this Passat

A refined midsize sedan that's comfortable, efficient, and tech-equipped

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45+ extra comfort and tech features like Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Automated Cruise Control.

Single Owner

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Premium Audio

Fender Audio

25 city/36 hwy

Miles Per Gallon

Blue

Exterior Color

Black

Interior Color

Front Wheel Drive

Drive Type

4-cyl, Turbo Gas, 2.0L

Engine

Automatic

Transmission

15.9 cu ft

Cargo Capacity

174

Horsepower

Vehicle Features and Specs

Features

Comfort & Convenience
Rear Seat Heaters
Remote Start
Front Seat Heaters
Memory Seat(s)
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Lane Departure Warning
Automated Cruise Control
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
Cross-Traffic Alert
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Entertainment & Technology
Fender Audio
Navigation System
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
CD Audio
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Interior
Leather Seats
Sunroof(s)
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
Alloy Wheels
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps
Mechanical
Turbo Charged Engine
Automatic Transmission
Key Specifications
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
4-cyl, Turbo Gas, 2.0L
Engine
Blue
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
25 city/36 hwy
Miles Per Gallon
Automatic
Transmission
Performance
18.5 gal
Fuel Capacity
174
Horsepower
184 ft-lbs
Torque
Measurements
15.9 cu ft
Cargo Capacity
191.9" x 72.2" x 58.5"
Dimensions (L x W x H)
38.3"
Driver Head Room
42.4"
Driver Leg Room
P235/45HR18
Front Tire Size (standard)
110.4"
Wheelbase

for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium

Specs

Comfort & Convenience
Rear Seat Heaters
Remote Start
Front Seat Heaters
Memory Seat(s)
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Lane Departure Warning
Automated Cruise Control
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
Cross-Traffic Alert
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Entertainment & Technology
Fender Audio
Navigation System
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
CD Audio
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Interior
Leather Seats
Sunroof(s)
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
Alloy Wheels
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps
Mechanical
Turbo Charged Engine
Automatic Transmission
Key Specifications
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
4-cyl, Turbo Gas, 2.0L
Engine
Blue
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
25 city/36 hwy
Miles Per Gallon
Automatic
Transmission
Performance
18.5 gal
Fuel Capacity
174
Horsepower
184 ft-lbs
Torque
Measurements
15.9 cu ft
Cargo Capacity
191.9" x 72.2" x 58.5"
Dimensions (L x W x H)
38.3"
Driver Head Room
42.4"
Driver Leg Room
P235/45HR18
Front Tire Size (standard)
110.4"
Wheelbase

for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium

Standard OEM Features

These are standard original equipment manufacturer features for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium. All available options are not listed below and may vary by car.

  • 1 LCD Monitor In The Front
  • 140 Amp Alternator
  • 18.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
  • 3 12V DC Power Outlets
  • 3.23 Axle Ratio
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
  • 400w Regular Amplifier
  • 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
  • 61-Amp/Hr 330CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • 9 Speakers
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Air Filtration
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Analog Display
  • Audio Theft Deterrent
  • Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor Blind Spot
  • Blind Spot Monitor Blind Spot Sensor
  • Body-Colored Door Handles
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • Carpet Floor Trim
  • Chrome Bodyside Moldings
  • Chrome Grille
  • Chrome Side Windows Trim
  • Clearcoat Paint
  • Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
  • Cornering Lights
  • Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
  • Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Delayed Accessory Power
  • Distance Pacing
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Driver Seat
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Engine Oil Cooler
  • Engine: 2.0L TSI 174 HP 16V Turbo 4-Cylinder -inc: direct injection
  • Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
  • Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
  • FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Remote Engine Start
  • FOB Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate and Remote Engine Start
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
  • Front And Rear Map Lights
  • Front Assist w/Autonomous Emergency Braking and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Front Cupholder
  • Front Fog Lamps
  • Front-Wheel Drive
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Fully Automatic Aero-Composite Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
  • Heated Front Comfort Sport Seats -inc: 8-way power front seats w/power lumbar support and driver's seat position memory
  • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
  • Illuminated Locking Glove Box
  • Immobilizer III Engine Immobilizer
  • Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
  • Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Simulated Wood Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
  • Lane Assist Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Assist Lane Keeping Assist
  • Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
  • Leather/Piano Black Steering Wheel
  • Leatherette Door Trim Insert
  • LED Brakelights
  • Light Tinted Glass
  • Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Park Distance Control w/Park Assist Automated Parking Sensors
  • Passenger Seat
  • Perforated Vienna Leather Seating Surfaces -inc: (1st row and outboard 2nd row seating positions)
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
  • Power Rear Windows
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System, DVD-Audio and 20 Gb Internal Memory
  • Radio: Discover Media AM/FM/HD w/CD Player -inc: 6.3" touchscreen navigation, Fender premium audio system w/subwoofer, dual USB inputs, aux-in, voice control, VW Car-Net App-Connect smartphone integration and interface (w/Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink), VW Car-Net Security and Service (connected car service - limited subscription), VW Car-Net Guide and Inform enhanced navigation and infotainment (subscription required), Bluetooth connectivity (for compatible devices) and SiriusXM satellite radio (w/limited-time trial subscription)
  • Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Redundant Digital Speedometer
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
  • Remote Releases -Inc: Easy Open Proximity Cargo Access
  • Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
  • Siriusxm Traffic Real-Time Traffic Display
  • Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru w/Storage
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
  • Tires: 18" All-Season
  • Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic
  • Trip Computer
  • Trunk Rear Cargo Access
  • Valet Function
  • Wheels: 18" Chattanooga Alloy
  • Window Grid Diversity Antenna

Comfort & Convenience
Rear Seat Heaters
Remote Start
Front Seat Heaters
Memory Seat(s)
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Lane Departure Warning
Automated Cruise Control
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
Cross-Traffic Alert
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Entertainment & Technology
Fender Audio
Navigation System
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
CD Audio
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo

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Customer rating

3.6/5

12 Reviews

5 star

33%

4 star

25%

3 star

17%

2 star

17%

1 star

8%

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The 2018 Volkswagen Passat is appreciated for its smooth ride, ample interior space, and stylish design. Customers find the power and turbo feature appealing, though the fuel economy and maintenance costs are criticized. Reliability receives mixed feedback, with some citing service issues. Technology can be challenging, with complaints about overcomplexity and connectivity glitches.

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Reliability

Ride and Handling

Cons

Cost to Maintain

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Fuel Economy

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2018 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium

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