Passat B8 · 2015–2023

Volkswagen Passat GTE Passat B8 · 218 hp (2015 to 2023)

The Volkswagen Passat GTE of the Passat B8 generation uses the EA211 1.4 TSI plug-in hybrid engine with 218 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Plug-in hybrid
Power: 218 PS / 160 kW
Displacement: 1 395 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: EA211 1.4 TSI
Period covered: 2015–2023
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

218 hp (160 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic. Built from 2015 to 2023. Plug-in hybrid: the high-voltage battery charges from a socket; have the high-voltage system checked only by a qualified workshop.

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In the range

It is the only plug-in hybrid version of this generation. The EA211 1.4 TSI engine is also fitted to: Volkswagen Golf (Golf VII), Volkswagen Golf (Golf VIII), Volkswagen Scirocco (Scirocco III), Volkswagen Arteon (Arteon), Volkswagen Tiguan (Tiguan II), Volkswagen Touran (Touran II (5T)).

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Maintenance and records

Oil change — LongLife service

Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years

30 000 km

24 months

VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.

Source [1]

Oil change — fixed service

Every 15,000 km or 1 year

15 000 km

12 months

Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

At 3 years, then every 2 years

24 months

Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Volkswagen Passat GTE Passat B8?

The EA211 1.4 TSI plug-in hybrid engine (1 395 cc), 218 hp (160 kW).

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Which oil for the Volkswagen Passat GTE?

A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA211 1.4 TSI engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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