Volkswagen expands its Passat lineup in the British market by offering the new R-Line kit as well as a new fuel-efficient 1.4 liter TSI engine. The new powertrain replaces the 1.8-litre TSI unit and develops the exact same 160 PS. As for the R-Line kit, it’s a factory-made tuning package with visual enhancements and upgraded equipment.
The Passat R-Line comes with revised front and rear bumpers and a unique grille, side skirts, rear spoiler, LED lights, and 18-inch ‘Kansas’ alloy wheels, wrapped in low-profile 235/40 tyres as well as 15mm lowered suspension. The R-Line bodykit (bumpers, side skirts and spoiler) is also available for the Passat Highline and Sport, at £900.
As for the additional equipment, the car gets all the goodies of the Passat S, in addition to Bluetooth, USB and iPod connectivity, DAB digital radio and a leather-trimmed multifunction steering wheel.
Passat R-Line model line-up and pricing
| Model | CO2, g/km |
Urban mpg |
Extra -urban mpg |
Combined mpg |
Price, £ RRP OTR |
| Saloon | |||||
| 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS BMT 6spd manual | 144 | 34.4 | 56.5 | 45.6 | 22,470 |
| 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS BMT 7spd DSG | 142 | 36.7 | 54.3 | 46.3 | 23,970 |
| 1.6-litre TDI 105 PS BMT 6spd manual | 114 | 54.3 | 74.3 | 65.7 | 22,115 |
| 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS BMT 6spd manual | 119 | 50.4 | 70.6 | 61.4 | 23,230 |
| 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS BMT 6spd DSG | 135 | 44.8 | 62.8 | 54.3 | 24,970 |
| Estate | |||||
| 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS BMT 6spd manual | 144 | 34.4 | 56.5 | 45.6 | 23,880 |
| 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS BMT 7spd DSG | 144 | 36.2 | 53.3 | 45.6 | 25,385 |
| 1.6-litre TDI 105 PS BMT 6spd manual | 116 | 53.3 | 70.6 | 64.2 | 23,490 |
| 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS BMT 6spd manual | 120 | 50.4 | 70.6 | 61.4 | 24,620 |
| 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS BMT 6spd DSG | 135 | 44.8 | 62.8 | 54.3 | 26,385 |
