2021 Volkswagen Passat Trims Comparison
2021 Passat trim level differences
The 2021 Volkswagen Passat is available in three trim levels; S, SE and R-Line. All come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (174 horsepower, 206 lb-ft of torque) mated to a six-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. Highlighted standard features include:
Which 2021 Passat trim does Edmunds recommend?
We think the midlevel SE trim represents the best version of the Passat. With extras such as a sunroof, simulated leather upholstery and extra USB ports, it offers a nice step up from the base S model without adding much to the price.
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| Vehicle | Passat S | Passat SE | Passat R-Line |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | leatherette |
| Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Engine power | 174 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 174 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 174 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 206 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm | 206 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm | 206 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 | 235/40R19 |
| Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 19 X 8.0-in |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 24 / 36 / 28 MPG | 24 / 36 / 28 MPG | 24 / 36 / 28 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 444 / 666 miles | 444 / 666 miles | 444 / 666 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 36.4 ft. | 36.4 ft. | 36.4 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,314 lb. | 3,314 lb. | 3,314 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | - | - | - |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 72.6 in. | 72.6 in. | 72.6 in. |
| Height | 58.7 in. | 58.7 in. | 58.7 in. |
| Length | 193.6 in. | 193.6 in. | 193.6 in. |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. | 110.4 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 15.9 cu. ft. | 15.9 cu. ft. | 15.9 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - |
| Front Head Room | 38.3 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $36,901 | $38,140 | $38,718 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.49 | $0.51 | $0.52 |
| Depreciation | $8,517 | $9,322 | $9,248 |
| Financing | $3,020 | $3,186 | $3,484 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,345 | $1,401 | $1,501 |
| Fuel | $7,911 | $7,911 | $7,911 |
| Insurance | $6,865 | $7,077 | $7,331 |
| Maintenance | $5,964 | $5,964 | $5,964 |
| Repairs | $3,279 | $3,279 | $3,279 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Titan Black, cloth | Titan Black, leatherette Mauro Brown, leatherette Shetland Beige, leatherette | Titan Black, leatherette Shetland Beige/Black, leatherette |
| Exterior | Tourmaline Blue Metallic Pure White Platinum Gray Metallic Deep Black Pearl Aurora Red Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic | Tourmaline Blue Metallic Pure White Platinum Gray Metallic Deep Black Pearl Aurora Red Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic | Tourmaline Blue Metallic Pure White Platinum Gray Metallic Deep Black Pearl Aurora Red Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic |