Volkswagen Passat
2019 model years · Generation introduced 2012
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- Available years
- 2019
- Yearly records
- 1
- Reported market values
- $10,613
The overview
Optimized for the American market, the 2012 redesign brought lots of room front and rear, but it was a step backward in terms of fit and finish. It also lost some of its crisp European driving feel, though it became less expensive. We'd look for this generation of the Passat with at least a power driver's seat, the touchscreen infotainment system, and a backup camera. The top-line SEL V6 offers plenty of power and plusher accommodations than lower-trim Passats. Keep in mind though, VW's cheating on EPA emissions tests. Be sure any used diesel you consider received the fixes and passes smog before buying it.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 ↗ Wolfsburg Edition sedan Front 2.0-liter 4 (174 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $10,613 | 3/5 | Not rated | 29 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2019 model
Wolfsburg Edition sedan Front 2.0-liter 4 (174 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
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Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2012
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $10,613
- Retail value range
- $9,525 - $11,700
- Original MSRP range
- $25,295 - $29,995
- Trade-in range
- $6,430 - $8,515
Ratings
- Road test score
- 82/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 25 MPG
- EPA highway
- 36 MPG
- EPA combined
- 29 MPG
- Tested city
- 19 MPG
- Tested highway
- 39 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,700
- Cruising range
- 525 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 129 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 192 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 110 in
- Weight
- 3,320 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,115 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 33.5 in
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 13053 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
