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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 7.89 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 15.98 seconds at 89 mph.

Volkswagen Passat 0-60 times and quarter mile times

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2020 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
SE Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 7.8 sec 15.9 sec @ 89.8 Motor Trend
SEL Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 8.3 sec 16.2 sec @ 88 Car and Driver
SEL Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 8.5 sec 16.5 sec @ 88 Motor Week

2018 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
GT Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 5.9 sec 14.3 sec @ 101 Car and Driver
GT Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 5.8 sec 14.4 sec @ 98 Motor Trend
TSI R-Line Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 8.4 sec 16.4 sec @ 86.7 Motor Trend
TSI SE Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 8.1 sec 16.1 sec @ 88 Car and Driver

2016 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
SEL Premium Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 8 sec 16.2 sec @ 87 Motor Trend
SEL Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 7.8 sec 16 sec @ 89 Car and Driver
V6 SEL Premium Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 5.7 sec 14.3 sec @ 101 Car and Driver

2014 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
1.8T Sport Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 7.5 sec 15.7 sec @ 89 Car and Driver
1.8T Sport Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 7.8 sec 15.9 sec @ 88.5 Motor Trend
1.8T Sport Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 7.9 sec 16 sec @ 87.3 Motor Trend

2013 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
TDI SEL Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 8.5 sec 16.6 sec @ 83 Car and Driver

2012 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
SE Sedan
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 8.8 sec 16.6 sec @ 85 Car and Driver
SE Sedan
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 8.8 sec 16.8 sec @ 85 Car and Driver
SE Sedan
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 8.8 sec 16.6 sec @ 85.1 Motor Trend
SE Sedan
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 9 sec 16.8 sec @ 83.8 Motor Trend
SEL Sedan
Engine
2.5L I-5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 9 sec 16.8 sec @ 82.8 Motor Trend
TDI SE Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 8.6 sec 16.8 sec @ 83 Car and Driver
TDI SE Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 8.7 sec 16.6 sec @ 83.1 Motor Trend
TDI SE Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
 9.1 sec 17 sec @ 82.4 Motor Trend
V6 SEL Premium Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 6.3 sec 14.8 sec @ 99 Car and Driver
V6 SEL Premium Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 5.7 sec 14.2 sec @ 100.9 Motor Trend

2008 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
Turbo Komfort Sedan
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 6.7 sec 15 sec @ 93.4 Motor Trend

2007 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
2.0T Wagon
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 7.2 sec 15.5 sec @ 91 Car and Driver

2006 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
3.6 Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 5.9 sec 14.3 sec @ 101 Car and Driver
3.6 Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 6.2 sec 14.6 sec @ 97.6 Motor Trend
3.6 Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 6.2 sec 14.6 sec @ 100 Motor Week
3.6 Sedan
Engine
3.6L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
 6.1 sec 14.5 sec @ 100.2 Road & Track

2004 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
W8 4Motion Sedan
Engine
4.0L W8
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6M
 6.7 sec 14.9 sec @ 93 Car and Driver

2003 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
GL 1.8T Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5A
 7.6 sec 16.1 sec @ 89 Car and Driver
GLX V6 Sedan
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5A
 9.2 sec 17 sec @ 84.2 Road & Track
W8 4Motion Sedan
Engine
4.0L W8
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6M
 6.4 sec 14.45 sec @ 95 Motor Trend

2002 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
W8 4Motion Sedan
Engine
4.0L W8
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
 6.9 sec 15.4 sec @ 94 Car and Driver
W8 4Motion Sedan
Engine
4.0L W8
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
 7.7 sec 15.9 sec @ 91 Car and Driver
W8 4Motion Sedan
Engine
4.0L W8
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
 7.2 sec 15.6 sec @ 93 Motor Week
W8 4Motion Sedan
Engine
4.0L W8
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
 6.8 sec 15.2 sec @ 94 Road & Track

2001 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
GLS 1.8T Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
 7.5 sec 15.7 sec @ 89 Car and Driver
GLX V6 4Motion Wagon
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
 8.1 sec 16.4 sec @ 87 Car and Driver
GLX V6 Sedan
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
 7.3 sec 15.6 sec @ 92 Motor Week

2000 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
GLX V6 4Motion Sedan
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
 8.6 sec 16.6 sec @ 85.3 Motor Trend

1999 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
GLX V6 4Motion Syncro Wagon
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
5A
 9.8 sec 17.3 sec @ 84 Motor Week

1998 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
GLS 1.8T Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
 7.9 sec 16.1 sec @ 86.5 Motor Trend
GLS 1.8T Sedan
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
 7.8 sec 16.2 sec @ 87 Motor Week

1996 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
TDI Sedan
Engine
1.9L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
 11 sec 18.1 sec @ 75 Car and Driver

1993 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
GLX V6 Sedan
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
 7.7 sec 16.1 sec @ 82 Car and Driver

1990 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
GL Sedan
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
 9.2 sec 17 sec @ 81 Car and Driver
GL Sedan
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
 10.9 sec 17.8 sec @ 78.5 Road & Track

1974 Volkswagen Passat
Trim 0-60 1/4 Mile Source
Sedan (Aus. Spec)
Engine
1.5L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
4M
 13.2 sec 19.4 sec @ 72 Modern Motor

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