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Free Volkswagen Passat Sedan VIN Decoder

Look up available Volkswagen Passat Sedan vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 17 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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2014–? 17 variants Sedan DieselPetrol

Volkswagen Passat Sedan specs by variant

All 17 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Diesel · DCT 3 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.0L TDI 4MOTION 7AT AWD (240 HP)	2014–?	Diesel	2.0 L	237 bhp	DCT 7sp	—	—
2.0L TDI BlueMotion 6AT FWD (150 HP)	2014–?	Diesel	2.0 L	148 bhp	DCT 6sp	FWD	—
1.6L TDI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (120 HP)	2014–?	Diesel	2.0 L	138 bhp	DCT 7sp	FWD	—

Diesel · AUTOMATIC 3 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.0L TDI SCR 4MOTION BlueMotion 7AT AWD (240 HP)	2014–?	Diesel	2.0 L	237 bhp	AUTOMATIC 7sp	—	—
2.0L TDI SCR 4MOTION BlueMotion 6AT AWD (190 HP)	2014–?	Diesel	2.0 L	186 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	—	—
2.0L TDI SCR BlueMotion 6AT FWD (190 HP)	2014–?	Diesel	2.0 L	186 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	FWD	—

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 4 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.0L TSI BlueMotion 6AT FWD (220 HP)	2014–?	Petrol	2.0 L	217 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	FWD	—
1.8L TSI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (180 HP)	2014–?	Petrol	1.8 L	177 bhp	AUTOMATIC 7sp	FWD	—
1.4L TSI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (150 HP)	2014–?	Petrol	1.4 L	148 bhp	AUTOMATIC 7sp	FWD	—
1.4L TSI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (125 HP)	2014–?	Petrol	1.4 L	123 bhp	AUTOMATIC 7sp	FWD	—

Diesel · MANUAL 4 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.0L TDI SCR BlueMotion 6MT FWD (190 HP)	2014–?	Diesel	2.0 L	186 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
2.0L TDI 4MOTION 6MT AWD (150 HP)	2014–?	Diesel	2.0 L	148 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	—	—
2.0L TDI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (150 HP)	2014–?	Diesel	2.0 L	148 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
1.6L TDI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (120 HP)	2014–?	Diesel	1.6 L	118 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—

Petrol · MANUAL 3 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
1.4L TSI 4MOTION 6MT AWD (150 HP)	2014–?	Petrol	1.4 L	148 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	—	—
1.4L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (150 HP)	2014–?	Petrol	1.4 L	148 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
1.4L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (125 HP)	2014–?	Petrol	1.4 L	123 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Reading your Volkswagen Passat Sedan result

These examples apply to supported European Volkswagen VINs with ZZZ in positions 4–6. Do not apply this table to a different market’s VIN layout.

ZZZ is a format clue

Our European Volkswagen decoder recognizes the ZZZ filler in positions 4–6 and reads the two-character Typ code in positions 7–8. ZZZ is not an engine or trim code. A VIN without this layout follows the other available decoding sources.

A platform can span more than one version

The Typ code identifies a model family and may narrow its generation. Some mappings span adjacent versions, such as the Passat B6/B7 family. Compare the decoded year, body and documents before selecting specifications.

Separate model year from first registration

The supported format can encode a model year at position 10. That can differ from the first registration date. Neither the model code nor the year supplies a complete factory-option list.

Examples recognized by this decoder, VIN positions 7–8
Code	Model family	Mapped generation
31	Passat	Not resolved by this code
3C	Passat	B6/B7

These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.

How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.

Using the Volkswagen Passat Sedan specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

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The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Volkswagen Passat Sedan VIN FAQ

What can a Volkswagen Passat Sedan VIN lookup show?+

It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.

Where should I check the Volkswagen Passat Sedan identification number?+

Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.

What do the Volkswagen Passat Sedan dates in this catalog mean?+

The source lists years 2014–? across 17 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.

Is the Volkswagen Passat Sedan VIN check free?+

Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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