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Volkswagen Passat Gas Tank Size and Capacity by Year

Sedan 1990–202232 model years

16.4–21.1gal · 62–80 L

Across 32 model years (1990–2022), the Volkswagen Passat has used tanks from 16.4–21.1 gallons. The 2022 model holds 18.5 gallons.

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How the tank changed over the years

Volkswagen Passat fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options
19901991199219931994199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020122013201420152016201720182019202020212022

Volkswagen Passat tank size by generation

Model years with the same tank sizes, grouped. A change usually marks a new generation or a redesign.

Model yearsTankLiters
2012–202218.5 gallons70 L
2006–201018.5 gallons70 L
200516.4 gallons62 L
2003–200416.4–21.1 gallons62–80 L
1999–200216.4 gallons62 L
199816.4–18.5 gallons62–70 L
1990–199718.5 gallons70 L

Volkswagen Passat tank size by year

YearTankLitersBest highway rangeTrims
2022 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 666 mi 3
2021 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 666 mi 3
2020 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 629 mi 4
2019 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 666 mi 2
2018 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 666 mi 7
2017 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 629 mi 7
2016 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 703 mi 15
2015 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 814 mi 23
2014 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 796 mi 44
2013 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 796 mi 27
2012 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 796 mi 23
2010 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 574 mi 6
2009 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 537 mi 2
2008 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 537 mi 19
2007 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 537 mi 17
2006 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 537 mi 6
2005 Volkswagen Passat 16.4 gallons 62 L 558 mi 22
2004 Volkswagen Passat 16.4–21.1 gallons 62–80 L 558 mi 26
2003 Volkswagen Passat 16.4–21.1 gallons 62–80 L 485 mi 22
2002 Volkswagen Passat 16.4 gallons 62 L 459 mi 18
2001 Volkswagen Passat 16.4 gallons 62 L 476 mi 32
2000 Volkswagen Passat 16.4 gallons 62 L 476 mi 10
1999 Volkswagen Passat 16.4 gallons 62 L 476 mi 4
1998 Volkswagen Passat 16.4–18.5 gallons 62–70 L 537 mi 4
1997 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 777 mi 4
1996 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 759 mi 5
1995 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 500 mi 3
1994 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 426 mi 2
1993 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 518 mi 4
1992 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 518 mi 3
1991 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 500 mi 2
1990 Volkswagen Passat 18.5 gallons 70 L 500 mi 2

Volkswagen Passat fuel system recalls by year

NHTSA lists fuel-system recalls for 18 Volkswagen Passat model years. Each year's page has the details, the risk and the free remedy.

Frequently asked questions

What size gas tank does the Volkswagen Passat have?

The 2022 Volkswagen Passat holds 18.5 gallons. Older years range from 16.4–21.1 gallons; the table has every year.

Has the tank size changed over the years?

Yes. The largest tank changed in 2006, 2005, 2003, 1999.

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