Everything You Need to Know Volkswagen Passat 2020

As automakers continue to kill off sedans in favor of adding more SUVs to their lineups, the Volkswagen Passat’s competition is dwindling — but that didn’t stop the automaker from revising it for model-year 2020. VW lightly updated its sedan for the new decade, and the biggest things that stand out are the model’s more coupelike styling as well as its redesigned cockpit and new instrument panel.

Under the hood, the car remains largely the same: Like the previous model, the only powertrain is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine matched with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Horsepower remains at 174, but torque has been increased to 206 pounds-feet from 184.

Interested in this sensible mid-size sedan with a bit of Euro flair? We’ve driven it, compared it back-to-back with rivals and also covered pricing, specs and more. Below is a roundup of our comprehensive coverage, which can tell you everything you need to know about the 2020 Volkswagen Passat:

2020 Volkswagen Passat

VEHICLE TYPEfront-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

BASE PRICES, $23,915; SE, $26,765; R-Line, $29,565; SEL, $32,015

ENGINE TYPEturbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection
Displacement121 cu in, 1984 cc
Power174 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm

TRANSMISSION6-speed automatic

DIMENSIONSWheelbase: 110.4 in
Length: 193.6 in
Width: 72.2 in
Height: 58.0 in
Passenger volume: 102 cu ft
Trunk volume: 16 cu ft
Curb weight (C/D est): 3400 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)60 mph: 7.6 sec
100 mph: 20.7 sec
¼-mile: 15.6 mph
Top speed: 115 mph

EPA FUEL ECONOMYCombined/city/highway: 27/23/34 mpg