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

2.0T R-Line
Classic Volkswagen Gastonia
Gastonia, NC

V6 SEL Premium
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TDI SEL Premium
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2.0L TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav
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2.0T R-Line
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1.8T SEL Premium Turbocharged Power, Leather Seats, Sunroof!
Auto Warehouse
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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)
$22,440
Typical monthly
$444/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.
Open loan calculator| Spec | S | S PZEV | R-Line | R-Line PZEV | R-Line PZEV w/Comfort Package | R-Line w/Comfort Package | SE | SE PZEV | SE PZEV w/Technology | SE w/Technology | SEL | SEL PZEV | SEL Premium | SEL Premium PZEV | V6 SEL Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,440 | $22,440 | $23,975 | $23,975 | $24,750 | $24,750 | $26,280 | $26,280 | $28,410 | $28,410 | $30,495 | $30,495 | $34,270 | $34,270 | $36,835 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 25/38 | 25/38 | 25/38 | 25/38 | 25/38 | 25/38 | 25/38 | 25/38 | 25/38 | 25/38 | 25/38 | 25/38 | 25/38 | 25/38 | 20/28 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 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 | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 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 | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
| Spec | S | S PZEV | R-Line | R-Line PZEV | R-Line PZEV w/Comfort Package | R-Line w/Comfort Package | SE | SE PZEV | SE PZEV w/Technology | SE w/Technology | SEL | SEL PZEV | SEL Premium | SEL Premium PZEV | V6 SEL Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||||||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | 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 | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 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 | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 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 | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| 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 | 191.9 in | 191.9 in | 191.9 in | 191.9 in | 191.9 in | 191.9 in | 191.9 in | 191.9 in | 191.9 in | 191.9 in | 191.9 in | 191.9 in | 191.9 in | 191.9 in | 191.9 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 | 1,091 lbs | 1,091 lbs | 1,091 lbs | 1,091 lbs | 1,091 lbs | 1,091 lbs | 1,091 lbs | 1,091 lbs | 1,091 lbs | 1,091 lbs | 1,091 lbs | 1,091 lbs | 1,091 lbs | 1,091 lbs | 1,052 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,263 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 3,571 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 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 23 |
| City MPG | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 28 |