What engines does the Volkswagen Passat B8 use in Australia?

Every Australian Passat B8 variant uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. The 140TSI Business makes 140kW/320Nm, while the 162TSI Elegance and 162TSI Alltrack make 162kW/350Nm. They pair with 6- or 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmissions.

What is the difference between the Passat Alltrack and the regular Passat wagon?

The Passat 162TSI Alltrack is a raised, rugged-styled version of the wagon with standard 4MOTION all-wheel drive, body cladding, extra ground clearance and a taller 1530mm roofline, giving it light off-road capability the front-wheel-drive sedan and wagon do not have.

Volkswagen Passat, Price, Specs & Review 2026

Compare every Volkswagen Passat variant sold new in Australia. 3 variants. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the Volkswagen Australian website and updated weekly.

Discontinued. The Volkswagen Passat is no longer sold new in Australia. Specifications are kept for reference and comparison; pricing is no longer shown as it is not a current new-car offer.

Every Volkswagen Passat variant in Australia, compared

3 variants of the Volkswagen Passat are on sale in Australia. Compare them side-by-side in the table below, or tap any variant to jump to it and expand its full specs.

Volkswagen Passat variants compared by price, power, fuel and drivetrain
Variant	RRP	Power / Torque	Fuel / Range	Drive	Seats
140TSI Business2018	POA	140kW / 320Nm	6.4L/100km	FWD	5
162TSI Elegance2018	POA	162kW / 350Nm	6.9L/100km	FWD	5
162TSI Alltrack2018	POA	162kW / 350Nm	8.1L/100km	AWD	5

Volkswagen Passat 140TSI Business

POA

Power: 140kW
Torque: 320Nm
0–100: 7.9s
Fuel use: 6.4L/100km
Gearbox: 7-speed DSG
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,800kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The Volkswagen Passat B8 was Volkswagen Australia's mid-size sedan and wagon, offered with turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engines and dual-clutch DSG transmissions. The front-wheel-drive 140TSI Business and 162TSI Elegance covered the sedan and wagon body styles, while the 162TSI Alltrack added a raised, cladded 4MOTION all-wheel-drive wagon with extra ground clearance for light off-road ability. All variants shared a 66-litre tank, five-star ANCAP safety, and a comprehensive IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance suite.

Configure the 140TSI Business