2016 Volkswagen Passat Review

2016 Volkswagen Passat is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 191.90 in length and 58.50 in height. Made in United States, 2016 Volkswagen Passat has 8 trims priced by the manufacturer at 26,280 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 2016 Volkswagen Passat. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.50 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL and uses 25 of gasoline in the city and 25 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Passat
Trims Available: 8
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $26,280 USD
MPG: 25 City / 38 HWY
Tires: 215/55R H
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Volkswagen Passat 2016 Trims

2016 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium PZEV 6A

Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 38 HWY

2016 Volkswagen Passat S 6A

Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 38 HWY

2016 Volkswagen Passat S PZEV 6A

Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 38 HWY

2016 Volkswagen Passat SE 6A

Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 38 HWY

2016 Volkswagen Passat SE PZEV 6A w/ Sunroof & Nav

Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 38 HWY

2016 Volkswagen Passat SE PZEV 6A

Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 38 HWY

2016 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6 SEL Premium

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 28 HWY

2016 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium 6A

Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 38 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V561000 started on /Date(1600228800000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Consequence: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.

Recall 15V705000 started on /Date(1445832000000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Consequence: If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

Recall 16V403000 started on /Date(1465185600000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 15F7.

Recall 19V389000 started on /Date(1558497600000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.

FAQ

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

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If you consider used 2016 Volkswagen Passat look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2016 Volkswagen Passat’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 25 miles, which is higher then 2015 Volkswagen Passat.

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2016 Volkswagen Passat so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2016 Volkswagen Passat is lower than $17,135.

Volkswagen All models of 2016

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$22,440 - $36,835
25 City / 38 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

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$22,440 - $36,835
25 City / 38 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen e-Golf

$22,440 - $36,835
25 City / 38 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Eos

$22,440 - $36,835
25 City / 38 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Golf

$22,440 - $36,835
25 City / 38 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Golf R

$22,440 - $36,835
25 City / 38 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

$22,440 - $36,835
25 City / 38 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen GTI

$22,440 - $36,835
25 City / 38 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Jetta

$22,440 - $36,835
25 City / 38 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

$22,440 - $36,835
25 City / 38 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Passat

$22,440 - $36,835
25 City / 38 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Tiguan

$22,440 - $36,835
25 City / 38 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Touareg

$22,440 - $36,835
25 City / 38 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

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