How much does the 2021 Volkswagen Passat cost?

The 2021 Volkswagen Passat has a starting MSRP of $23,995, ranging up to $29,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $23,995; SE from $26,995; R-Line from $29,995.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2021 Volkswagen Passat achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2021 Volkswagen Passat have?

The 2021 Volkswagen Passat offers up to 15.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2021 Volkswagen Passat safe?

The 2021 Volkswagen Passat earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2021 Volkswagen Passat come in?

The 2021 Volkswagen Passat is available in 3 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2021 Volkswagen Passat

3 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$23,995 – $29,995

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★☆☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★☆☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Volkswagen Passat? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on S

Total price (S MSRP)

$23,995

Typical monthly

$475/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Volkswagen Passat trims

S
MSRP
$23,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/36
Horsepower
174 hp
Torque
206 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
SE
MSRP
$26,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/36
Horsepower
174 hp
Torque
206 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
R-Line
MSRP
$29,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/36
Horsepower
174 hp
Torque
206 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2021 Volkswagen Passat trim specifications
Spec	S	SE	R-Line
MSRP	$23,995	$26,995	$29,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	24/36	24/36	24/36
Horsepower	174 hp	174 hp	174 hp
Torque	206 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	206 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	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.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Sgas
SEgas
R-Linegas
Fuel type: Sregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
R-Lineregular unleaded
Cylinders: SI4
SEI4
R-LineI4
Displacement: S2 L
SE2 L
R-Line2 L
Horsepower: S174 hp
SE174 hp
R-Line174 hp
Torque: S206 lb-ft
SE206 lb-ft
R-Line206 lb-ft
Transmission: S6-speed shiftable automatic
SE6-speed shiftable automatic
R-Line6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Sfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
R-Linefront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SSedan
SESedan
R-LineSedan
Doors: S4
SE4
R-Line4
Seating: S5
SE5
R-Line5
Length: S193.6 in
SE193.6 in
R-Line193.6 in
Width: S72.6 in
SE72.6 in
R-Line72.6 in
Height: S58.7 in
SE58.7 in
R-Line58.7 in
Wheelbase: S110.4 in
SE110.4 in
R-Line110.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: S15.9 cu ft
SE15.9 cu ft
R-Line15.9 cu ft
Max payload: S948 lbs
SE948 lbs
R-Line948 lbs
Curb weight: S3,314 lbs
SE3,314 lbs
R-Line3,314 lbs
Fuel tank: S18.5 gal
SE18.5 gal
R-Line18.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S28
SE28
R-Line28
City MPG: S24
SE24
R-Line24
Highway MPG: S36
SE36
R-Line36

Full specifications by trim
Spec	S	SE	R-Line
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	174 hp	174 hp	174 hp
Torque	206 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	206 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5
Length	193.6 in	193.6 in	193.6 in
Width	72.6 in	72.6 in	72.6 in
Height	58.7 in	58.7 in	58.7 in
Wheelbase	110.4 in	110.4 in	110.4 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.9 cu ft	15.9 cu ft	15.9 cu ft
Max payload	948 lbs	948 lbs	948 lbs
Curb weight	3,314 lbs	3,314 lbs	3,314 lbs
Fuel tank	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	28	28	28
City MPG	24	24	24
Highway MPG	36	36	36