Volkswagen Passat – a midsize car that has been produced for the global market since 1973 by the German automotive giant. It is available in several body styles: sedan, wagon, all-terrain wagon, and two trims (for models released after 2018) – the Wolfsburg Edition and SE R-Line.
Popular Model Years of the Volkswagen Passat
On Copart and IAAI, you can find Volkswagen Passats from various model years and generations. However, the top-selling models in 2021 included the 2013 model with 11,948 units sold, followed by the 2012 model with 10,054 units, and the 2014 model with 9,152 units. All these vehicles belong to the B7 generation, which is essentially a refreshed version of the V6 generation.
Engines for the Volkswagen Passat 2018-2021
The top sellers are vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter powertrains, including turbocharged variants. These engines are paired with either a 6-speed manual or an automatic transmission (including DSG). In 2021, 1,798 of these vehicles were available for sale. In contrast, only 57 powerful 3.6-liter (V6) Volkswagen Passat models with a 6-speed DSG automatic transmission were offered during the same period.
Prices for the Volkswagen Passat 2018-2021
Statistics from the U.S. insurance auctions Copart and IAAI for 2021 reveal that the cheapest 2018 Volkswagen Passat was sold in March for $4,711, while the highest price was recorded in January at $5,300. The 2019 model had a minimum sale price of $4,736 in March and a maximum of $7,775 in April. For the 2020 model year, the lowest price occurred in April at $6,800, and the highest was $9,745 in March. The peak price for the 2021 model year hit $14,500 in February, but by March, the price had nearly halved to $7,538.
Volume of Volkswagen Passat 2018-2021 at U.S. Auctions
The leaders in statistics for the number of vehicles sold on Copart and IAAI were the 2018 Volkswagen Passat models, with a minimum of 20 units sold in February and a maximum of 26 units in January. The least availability for the 2019 model occurred in April (4 units), while the highest was in January (12 units). Regarding the 2020 model year, a minimum of 5 units were sold in April, and a maximum of 23 units were sold in March. The 2021 models had the least representation in sales: 2 units in January, 1 in February, 8 in March, and none in April.
