11:05 18-01-2026

Volkswagen Passat 2026 offers diesel efficiency and long range

The updated Volkswagen Passat 2026 demonstrates that traditional diesel can still deliver outstanding fuel efficiency without electrification. The Variant estate remains focused on practicality and long-distance travel, while offering lower prices.

Technology

With its 122 hp 2.0 TDI engine paired to a 7-speed DSG gearbox, the car achieves an average fuel consumption of 4.8 liters per 100 kilometers. Thanks to a 66-liter fuel tank, the official range reaches 1,375 kilometers—a figure many hybrids can't match. The Passat sticks to a classic formula: front-wheel drive, proven diesel technology, and an emphasis on long journeys.

Performance and Comfort

Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 10.7 seconds, with a top speed of 212 km/h. At 4.92 meters long, the estate offers a spacious second row and a 690-liter boot. The Passat is built on the same architecture as the Skoda Superb, which explains its high comfort levels and efficiency.

In practice, diesel operation requires sensible use: frequent short trips and city driving can impair exhaust cleaning systems.

Passat TDI Price

The Passat has kept its price below 2024 levels, dropping from €45,840 to €41,085. This makes the model an attractive alternative to SUVs—especially the Tayron—offering more space and lower fuel consumption. Overall, the Passat remains the benchmark for rationality and long journeys in the estate segment.