Volkswagen Passat B7
Produced from 2010–2015, the Volkswagen Passat B7 (36) is catalogued here with 2 powertrains. 1 petrol, 1 diesel, spanning 140 to 160 hp. The quickest version, the 1.8 TSI, covers 0–100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. For fuel costs, the 2.0 TDI leads the range at 48 MPG (EPA combined). Externally it measures 4769 × 1820 × 1470 mm on a 2711 mm wheelbase. Full engine, transmission, performance, economy and weight data is compared trim-by-trim below, with EPA and NHTSA sources cited at the bottom of the page.
Generation Quick Facts: The Volkswagen Passat B7 (36) was manufactured from 2010 – 2015 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 model years) as a sedan. Across 2 verified powertrains, power outputs range from 140 to 160 hp, with top fuel economy reaching 48.0 MPG combined (2.0 TDI).
Power range
140–160 hp
Quickest 0–100
8.5 s
Best combined
48 MPG
Length
4.77 m
01Decision support
Which Passat B7 suits you?
Daily driver · least fuel
2.0 TDI
48.0 MPG combined
It burns up to 33% less fuel per mile than the thirstiest Passat B7.
Performance · quickest
1.8 TSI
0–100 km/h in 8.5s · 160 hp
The straight-line choice of this generation.
022 powertrains (1 diesel · 1 petrol)
Full specifications
| Specification | 2.0 TDIDiesel | 1.8 TSIPetrol |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine code | EA189 | EA888 gen2 |
| Fuel type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2.0L (1,968 cc) | 1.8L (1,798 cc) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
| Power & Performance | ||
| Power | 140 hp / 104 kW | 160 hp / 119 kW |
| Torque | 320 Nm / 236 lb-ft | 250 Nm / 184 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 220 km/h (137 mph) |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Economy & Emissions | ||
| City | 40 MPG (5.9 L/100km) | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100km) |
| Highway | 56 MPG (4.2 L/100km) | 38 MPG (6.2 L/100km) |
| Combined | 48 MPG (4.9 L/100km) | 32 MPG (7.4 L/100km) |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Battery | — | — |
| CO₂ emissions | 132 g/km | 160 g/km |
| Weight & Body | ||
| Curb weight | 1,475 kg (3,252 lbs) | 1,440 kg (3,175 lbs) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Model years | 2010–2015 | 2010–2015 |
0Exterior
Dimensions
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Width
1,820 mm
71.7 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Wheelbase
2,711 mm
106.7 in
Curb weight spans 1,440–1,475 kg depending on powertrain. Battery and AWD hardware add the most mass.
05Long-tail answers
Passat B7: questions answered
What engines and trims are available on the Volkswagen Passat B7 (36)?
The Volkswagen Passat B7 (36) lineup offers 1 diesel · 1 petrol: 2.0 TDI (140 hp), 1.8 TSI (160 hp).
How quick is the Volkswagen Passat B7 (36) from 0 to 100 km/h?
The fastest trim, the 1.8 TSI, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5s, reaching a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph) with the 1.8 TSI.
What is the most fuel-efficient Volkswagen Passat B7 (36) trim?
The 2.0 TDI delivers the highest fuel economy at 48.0 MPG (EPA combined). Across the 2 powertrains, fuel economy spans 32–48 combined MPG.
What model years are included in the Volkswagen Passat B7 (36)?
The Volkswagen Passat B7 (36) was produced from 2010 – 2015, spanning the following model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.
What are the exterior dimensions of the Volkswagen Passat B7 (36)?
4769 mm long, 1820 mm wide, 1470 mm tall on a 2711 mm wheelbase (187.8 in overall length).
Sources for this page
- EPA fuel-economy records: Volkswagen PassatCertification data, 2010–2015
- NHTSA vehicle file: recalls, complaints and investigations2010 Volkswagen Passat, official safety record
- NHTSA vPIC vehicle databasePowers our VIN decoder, the federal manufacturer registry
- Volkswagen official: data sheets and archiveManufacturer-published specifications
Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.
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