Volkswagen Passat cargo space by generation
Volkswagen Passat cargo data covers 6 generations sold in the US, 1990 to 2022. Behind the rear seats, cargo volume ranges from 14.2 cu ft to 15.9 cu ft. With the seats folded, 35.8 cu ft to 56.5 cu ft. The 1998–2005 generation has the most space, 56.5 cu ft (1600 L) at most.
Generations
| Generation | Class | Seats up | Seats down | VE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2022 · 5th generation | Midsize cars | 15.9 cu ft | — | VE 49 |
| 2014–2015 · 4th generation (facelift) | Midsize cars | 15.9 cu ft | — | VE 57 |
| 2012–2013 | Midsize cars | 15.1 cu ft | — | VE — |
| 2006–2010 · 3rd generation | Midsize cars | 14.2 cu ft | 35.8 cu ft | VE 75 |
| 1998–2005 · 2nd generation | Midsize cars | 15.0 cu ft | 56.5 cu ft | VE 95 |
| 1990–1997 · 1st generation | Midsize cars | — | — | VE — |
Seats-up and seats-down figures are the largest published for each generation; see a generation's page for every configuration, opening sizes and sources. How we measure.