Trim Report

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 SEL Premium2016

Includes:PASS|3.6 SEL Premium
$1,500
Starting From
18
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

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Min $1,500
Max $15,489
From $1,500
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3.6 SEL Premium Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,950
$2K–$100K
129 listings103,295 avg miles
1.8T
From$850
12 listings|$850–$14K
1.8T Limited Edition
From$2,500
54 listings|$3K–$30K
1.8T R-Line
From$5,999
86 listings|$6K–$29K
1.8T S
From$1,500
107 listings|$2K–$30K
1.8T SE
From$800
219 listings|$800–$100K
1.8T SEL Premium
From$3,490
37 listings|$3K–$19K
1.8T Sport
From$7,595
10 listings|$8K–$15K
1.8T Wolfsburg Edition
From$2,275
50 listings|$2K–$30K
2.0T
From$2,290
46 listings|$2K–$24K
2.0T R-Line
From$7,995
139 listings|$8K–$30K
2.0T S
From$5,499
43 listings|$5K–$20K
2.0T SE
From$1,850
259 listings|$2K–$22K
2.0T SE R-Line
From$8,800
8 listings|$9K–$17K
2.0T SEL
From$9,515
35 listings|$10K–$22K
2.0T SEL Premium
From$10,995
13 listings|$11K–$24K
2.0T Wolfsburg
From$6,600
45 listings|$7K–$20K
2.5 S
From$750
55 listings|$750–$20K
2.5 SE
From$1,500
125 listings|$2K–$30K
2.5 SEL
From$4,845
9 listings|$5K–$11K
2.5 SEL Premium
From$5,500
10 listings|$6K–$13K
3.6
From$4,623
14 listings|$5K–$19K
3.6 SEL Premium
From$1,500
18 listings|$2K–$15K
GL
From$3,500
5 listings|$4K–$5K
GLS
From$500
18 listings|$500–$9K
GLX
From$2,495
11 listings|$2K–$10K
GT
From$12,995
3 listings|$13K–$16K
Komfort
From$3,000
15 listings|$3K–$8K
TDI SE
From$1,200
90 listings|$1K–$15K
TDI SEL Premium
From$3,000
74 listings|$3K–$15K
VR6
From$1,995
8 listings|$2K–$9K
Value Edition
From$2,700
3 listings|$3K–$7K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$5,980
5 listings|$6K–$10K

2016 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 SEL Premium Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Passat 3.6 SEL Premium

Location data for all 2016 Volkswagen Passat trims combined

34States

10% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 34 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Volkswagen Passat Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Volkswagen Passat trims

Moderate

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has a moderate safety risk profile with 5 recall campaigns and 105 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

5
Recalls
105
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
15V7050002015-26-10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

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16V4030002016-06-06
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

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19V3890002019-22-05
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V5610002020-16-09
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

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21V3210002021-05-05
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 105 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Passat. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Fuel/propulsion System10
02Unknown Or Other8
03Engine7
04Air Bags5
05Service Brakes4
105 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Volkswagen Passat trims

23–29mpg combined
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20-25city
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28-36hwy
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$1,500-$1,900/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2016 Volkswagen Passat returns 23–29 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Passat - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Passat - Automatic (AM-S6)
23mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2016 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 SEL Premium FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the 3.6 SEL Premium compare to other Volkswagen Passat trims?

The 3.6 SEL Premium occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Passat range. See how it stacks up on the 2016 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 SEL Premium?

Maintenance costs for the 3.6 SEL Premium align with the broader Volkswagen Passat ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2016 model year has 5 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is fuel/propulsion system. Check the 2016 Volkswagen Passat page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Passat 3.6 SEL Premium?

For the 3.6 SEL Premium, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volkswagen Passat buyer's guide.

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