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Volkswagen Passat Variant: specs, price and reviews

Ninth Passat generation, in this market only as the Variant (estate) on the MQB-evo platform.

Category scores

  • Reliability 72/100
    Reliability: 72 of 100. Source and reference date source: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (D-segment, previous Passat generations) + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Efficiency 70/100
    Efficiency: 70 of 100. Source and reference date source: Owner-reported real-world l/100km vs. WLTP (public forums, limited n for B9) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Practicality 84/100
    Practicality: 84 of 100. Source and reference date source: Boot volume + towing weight + seats + editorial segment comparison · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Value retention not yet known
    Value retention: insufficient data. Source and reference date source: B9 too short on the market for reliable residual-value data points · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Sustainability 52/100
    Sustainability: 52 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP consumption manufacturer figure hybrid 5.9 l/100km + exhaust emissions / LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21

Spec sheet

Generation
B9 (2024)
Technical specifications, indicative. Consult the official data source.
Body style Stationwagen
Seats 5
Doors 5
Power (hp) 150
Towing braked (kg) 1800
Boot (l) 690
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) 5.9

Price evolution

reference datestarting price
2024-01-01 €44,990
2025-01-01 €45,990
2026-05-18 €46,990

Frequently asked

What does the Volkswagen Passat Variant cost roughly?

Indicative starting price € 46,990 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.

What does the Volkswagen Passat Variant consume?

5.9 l/100km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Real-world consumption differs; see the owner reviews below.

How much can the Volkswagen Passat Variant tow?

1800 kg braked (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.

Owner experiences

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In depth

Entry is the 1.5 eTSI mild hybrid with 150 hp; 690 litre boot, braked towing weight 1,800 kg. WLTP consumption 5.9 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

About the Volkswagen Passat Variant (2024)

Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.

The Passat B9 appeared in late 2023 and is delivered in this market only as the Variant; the sedan was dropped. The entry engine is the 1.5 eTSI mild hybrid with 150 hp on the MQB-evo platform. WLTP consumption is 5.9 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,800 kg, ample for a caravan or trailer.

In practice

Boot 690 litres, one of the largest in the D-segment. The B9 is longer and wider than the B8, which benefits the load space and rear legroom. Owners report real-world consumption that, depending on driving style, sits 0.5 to 1.5 l/100km above WLTP (public forums, limited numbers for this still-young model, not measured by us). The indicative list price rose from about 44,990 euro (reference date early 2024) to 46,990 euro now, a starting price, not an offer and not a forecast.

Points to note

The PHEV version (eHybrid) with a large WLTP electric range sits well above this entry price and is not included here. The infotainment is a large upright screen with touch controls; check during a test drive whether the controls suit you. Towing weight varies per engine, check the exact figure per version.

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Found your match?

Note the spec sheet and book a test drive at the dealer. The choice stays entirely yours.

No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.