Volkswagen Passat Transmission Specifications
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat uses Automatic (S6), Automatic (AM-S6), Manual 5-spd and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2022):
The Volkswagen Passat comes with Automatic (S6).
Volkswagen Passat Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volkswagen Passat Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Volkswagen Passat have?
The Volkswagen Passat is offered with Automatic (S6), Automatic (AM-S6), Manual 5-spd, Manual 6-spd (2022 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Volkswagen Passat come with a manual transmission?
Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Volkswagen Passat configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.