Trim Report

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium2018

Includes:PASS|1.8T SEL Premium
$3,490
Starting From
37
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

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Min $3,490
Max $19,482
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1.8T SEL Premium Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,850
$2K–$30K
178 listings86,236 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

2018 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium

Location data for all 2018 Volkswagen Passat trims combined

34States

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Volkswagen Passat Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Volkswagen Passat trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 4 recalls and 44 complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

4
Recalls
44
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
18V3690002018-01-06
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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18V5360002018-15-08
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.

The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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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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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 44 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes problems are the most common for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes7
02Electrical System6
03Engine5
04Fuel/propulsion System4
05Air Bags3
44 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Volkswagen Passat trims

22–29mpg combined
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19-25city
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28-36hwy
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$1,500-$2,000/yr

The 2018 Volkswagen Passat delivers 22 to 29 MPG combined across 2 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Passat - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
Passat - Automatic (AM-S6)
22mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

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

2018 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the 1.8T SEL Premium compare to other Volkswagen Passat trims?

The 1.8T SEL Premium occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Passat range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium?

Maintenance costs for the 1.8T SEL Premium align with the broader Volkswagen Passat ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2018 model year has 4 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is service brakes. Check the 2018 Volkswagen Passat page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium?

For the 1.8T 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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