2021 Volkswagen Passat
3 trims · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$23,995 – $29,995
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record
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Pricing
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MSRP by trim
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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 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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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
- —
| 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
- SgasSEgasR-Linegas
- Fuel type
- Sregular unleadedSEregular unleadedR-Lineregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- SI4SEI4R-LineI4
- Displacement
- S2 LSE2 LR-Line2 L
- Horsepower
- S174 hpSE174 hpR-Line174 hp
- Torque
- S206 lb-ftSE206 lb-ftR-Line206 lb-ft
- Transmission
- S6-speed shiftable automaticSE6-speed shiftable automaticR-Line6-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- Sfront wheel driveSEfront wheel driveR-Linefront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- SSedanSESedanR-LineSedan
- Doors
- S4SE4R-Line4
- Seating
- S5SE5R-Line5
- Length
- S193.6 inSE193.6 inR-Line193.6 in
- Width
- S72.6 inSE72.6 inR-Line72.6 in
- Height
- S58.7 inSE58.7 inR-Line58.7 in
- Wheelbase
- S110.4 inSE110.4 inR-Line110.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- S15.9 cu ftSE15.9 cu ftR-Line15.9 cu ft
- Max payload
- S948 lbsSE948 lbsR-Line948 lbs
- Curb weight
- S3,314 lbsSE3,314 lbsR-Line3,314 lbs
- Fuel tank
- S18.5 galSE18.5 galR-Line18.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- S28SE28R-Line28
- City MPG
- S24SE24R-Line24
- Highway MPG
- S36SE36R-Line36
| 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 |
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2021 Volkswagen Passat FAQ
- 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 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- 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.