
2020 Volkswagen Passat
2.0T R-Line
Classic Volkswagen Gastonia
Gastonia, NC
15 trims · 23 configurations · Sedan
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA · 7 recalls on record
8 live listings from $8,520 · median $15,493

2.0T R-Line
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How much should you pay for the Volkswagen Passat? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Based on S
Total price (S MSRP)
$21,340
Typical monthly
$423/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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| Spec | S2 configurations | S PZEV2 configurations | Limited Edition | Limited Edition PZEV | Wolfsburg Edition | Wolfsburg Edition PZEV | SE2 configurations | SE PZEV2 configurations | Sport2 configurations | Sport PZEV2 configurations | TDI SE3 configurations | SEL Premium | SEL Premium PZEV | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21,340 – $22,440 | $21,340 – $22,440 | $23,995 | $23,995 | $24,375 | $24,375 | $26,280 – $28,105 | $26,280 – $28,105 | $26,915 – $28,115 | $26,915 – $28,115 | $27,095 – $30,850 | $31,790 | $31,790 | $33,925 | $35,995 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 24/35 | 24/35 | 24/36 | 24/36 | 24/36 | 24/36 | 24/36 | 24/36 | 24/35 | 24/35 | 30/44 | 24/36 | 24/36 | 30/42 | 20/28 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 2L I4 diesel | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 2L I4 diesel | 3.6L V6 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
| Spec | S | S PZEV | Limited Edition | Limited Edition PZEV | Wolfsburg Edition | Wolfsburg Edition PZEV | SE | SE PZEV | Sport | Sport PZEV | TDI SE | SEL Premium | SEL Premium PZEV | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||||||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | diesel | gas | gas | diesel | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | diesel fuel | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | diesel fuel | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | V6 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2 L | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 150 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||||||||||||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 191.6 in | 191.6 in | 191.6 in | 191.6 in | 191.6 in | 191.6 in | 191.6 in | 191.6 in | 191.6 in | 191.6 in | 191.6 in | 191.6 in | 191.6 in | 191.6 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 58.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||||||||||||||
| Cargo capacity | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
| Max payload | 1,129 lbs | 1,129 lbs | 1,140 lbs | 1,140 lbs | 1,140 lbs | 1,140 lbs | 1,140 lbs | 1,140 lbs | 1,129 lbs | 1,129 lbs | 1,120 lbs | 1,140 lbs | 1,140 lbs | 1,129 lbs | 1,151 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,172 lbs | 3,172 lbs | 3,230 lbs | 3,230 lbs | 3,230 lbs | 3,230 lbs | 3,230 lbs | 3,230 lbs | 3,172 lbs | 3,172 lbs | 3,408 lbs | 3,230 lbs | 3,230 lbs | 3,497 lbs | 3,481 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||||||||||||
| Combined MPG | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 23 |
| City MPG | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 44 | 36 | 36 | 42 | 28 |