Volkswagen Passat Variant
9 generations · 1973–presentThe Volkswagen Passat Variant has been built in 9 generations between 1973 and present. On the European used-car market it costs €20,715 on average across 375 listings — from €2,132 for the B5 to €39,860 for the B9.
Volkswagen Passat Variant generations
B92023–presentNinth generationAverage used price€39,86085 listings- Body styles
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B82015–2023Eighth generationAverage used price€19,889190 listings- Power
- 116–150 HP
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B72010–2015Seventh generationAverage used price€6,69585 listings- Power
- 160–170 HP
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B62005–2010Sixth generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 116–299 HP
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B51996–2005Fifth generationAverage used price€2,13215 listings- Power
- 90–275 HP
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B41993–1996Fourth generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 90–250 HP
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See prices and specs- B31988–1993Third generationAverage used priceNo price data
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- 54–136 HP
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B21981–1988Second generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 54–136 HP
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B11973–1981First generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 38–84 HP
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How the Volkswagen Passat Variant generations differ
| Generation | B9 | B8 | B7 | B6 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2023–present | 2015–2023 | 2010–2015 | 2005–2010 | 1996–2005 | 1993–1996 | 1988–1993 | 1981–1988 | 1973–1981 |
| Average used price | €39,860 | €19,889 | €6,695 | — | €2,132 | — | — | — | — |
| Typical price range | €32,980 – €55,435 | €16,497 – €25,391 | €4,200 – €9,057 | — | €2,132 – €2,132 | — | — | — | — |
| Average mileage | 19,211 km | 117,787 km | 215,477 km | — | 261,557 km | — | — | — | — |
| Listings | 85 | 190 | 85 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Power | — | 116–150 HP | 160–170 HP | 116–299 HP | 90–275 HP | 90–250 HP | 54–136 HP | 54–136 HP | 38–84 HP |
| Fuel | — | Petrol · Diesel · Electric | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · LPG · Diesel | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · Diesel · LPG | Diesel · Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG |
| Body styles | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon |
| Length × width | — | 4.89 × 1.83 m | — | — | 2.30 × 1.24 m | 4.60 × 1.72 m | 4.58 × 1.72 m | — | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 2.79 m | 2.71 m | 2.71 m | 2.68 m | 2.63 m | 2.58 m | 2.55 m | 2.46 m |
| Kerb weight | — | 1,655 kg | 1,557 kg | 1,625 kg | 1,550 kg | 1,295 kg | 1,162 kg | 1,092 kg | 1,025 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | — | 119 g/km | 142 g/km | 204 g/km | 285 g/km | — | 148 g/km | — | — |
| Seats and doors | — | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 4 seats · 4 doors |
| Original list price | — | €44,027 | €42,677 | €36,345 | €60,700 | — | — | — | — |
| Facelift | — | 2019 | — | — | 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| NL registrations | — | 4 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 23 | 81 | 5 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which Volkswagen Passat Variant generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €55,435 | 2,253 km | 4 |
| 2024 | €40,964 | 15,771 km | 62 |
| 2023 | €32,980 | 34,005 km | 19 |
| 2022 | €25,391 | 69,651 km | 22 |
| 2021 | €23,966 | 97,197 km | 25 |
| 2020 | €22,063 | 95,444 km | 27 |
| 2019 | €20,817 | 111,300 km | 14 |
| 2018 | €16,885 | 137,668 km | 53 |
| 2017 | €16,497 | 145,211 km | 28 |
| 2016 | €17,992 | 138,382 km | 13 |
| 2015 | €17,912 | 140,107 km | 8 |
| 2014 | €8,932 | 207,488 km | 6 |
| 2012 | €9,057 | 159,692 km | 4 |
| 2011 | €7,032 | 212,470 km | 58 |
| 2010 | €4,200 | 241,680 km | 17 |
| 2004 | €2,132 | 261,557 km | 15 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).