Volkswagen Passat Estate boot dimensions

9th generation (B9) · 2024–present · Estate (wagon) · markets: UK

Detailed measurements available Last reviewed 2026-11-06

At a glance: The sourced Volkswagen Passat Estate (2024–present) usable boot floor measures 112.7 cm (44.4 in) long with rear seats up (201.8 cm (79.4 in) with rear seats folded), 100.5 cm (39.6 in) wide at the narrowest point between the wheel arches, and 81.5 cm (32.1 in) high. The rear boot opening measures 91 cm (35.8 in) wide by 63 cm (24.8 in) high with a 61 cm (24 in) load sill.

Measurements

Measurement	Value	Source & definition
A. Floor length, rear seats up	112.7 cm (44.4 in)	Boot length, with rear seats upright (7-speed trims: 1.5 eTSI 150PS) ('Passat dimensions for 7-speed trims', Interior dimensions panel (mm)) — Volkswagen UK [manufacturer]
B. Narrowest width (between wheel arches)	100.5 cm (39.6 in)	Narrowest boot width between wheel arches (Kleinste Kofferraumbreite) (p. 5, Kofferraum-Volumen boot measurement diagram) — ADAC e.V. (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club) [independent]
C. Usable height	81.5 cm (32.1 in)	Boot interior height: 815 mm to roof / 630 mm to luggage cover (p. 5, Kofferraum-Volumen boot measurement diagram) — ADAC e.V. (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club) [independent]
D. Boot opening width	91 cm (35.8 in)	Tailgate opening width (Kofferraum-Öffnungsbreite) (p. 5, Kofferraum-Nutzbarkeit opening measurement diagram) — ADAC e.V. (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club) [independent]
E. Boot opening height	63 cm (24.8 in)	Tailgate opening height (Kofferraum-Öffnungshöhe) (p. 5, Kofferraum-Nutzbarkeit opening measurement diagram) — ADAC e.V. (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club) [independent]
Load sill height	61 cm (24 in)	Loading sill height above road (Ladekante über der Straße) (p. 5, Kofferraum-Nutzbarkeit diagram & text) — ADAC e.V. (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club) [independent]
F. Floor length, rear seats folded	201.8 cm (79.4 in)	Boot length, with rear seats folded (7-speed trims) ('Passat dimensions for 7-speed trims', Interior dimensions panel (mm)) — Volkswagen UK [manufacturer]
Documented maximum payload	555 kg (1224 lb)	p. 14, Herstellerangaben — Leergewicht/Zuladung: 1.765/555 kg (2.0 TDI R-Line 4MOTION DSG; ADAC measured 546 kg) — ADAC e.V. (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club)

Manufacturer-quoted volume (not stated on page): 690 litres seats up, 1920 litres seats folded. Volume is shown for reference only and is not used by the fit calculator.

Measurement notes

eHybrid (6-speed trims) from the same page: Boot length upright 1140 mm, folded 2027 mm, boot volume 510.0 ltr (raised floor over battery reduces volume despite similar floor length).
Width between wheel arches is not published on the VW UK page.
Boot height (630 mm to luggage cover / 815 mm to roof), tailgate opening (910 x 630 mm), loading sill height (610 mm; open tailgate height 1890 mm), seats-down manufacturer volume (1920 l), and payload (555 kg manufacturer / 546 kg ADAC measured) verified from ADAC Autotest (VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI R-Line 4MOTION DSG, July 2026, pp. 5 & 14). ADAC independent boot length (1130-2010 mm) and narrowest width (1005 mm) closely match Volkswagen UK brochure specs (1135 / 2018 / 1003 mm).

What the numbers mean for loading

The documented opening width (91 cm) is 9.5 cm narrower than the width between the wheel arches (100.5 cm), so the opening limits wide items first.
The documented opening height (63 cm) is lower than the documented cargo height (81.5 cm): an item that fits inside may not pass through the opening upright.
Folding the rear seats increases the documented floor length from 112.7 cm to 201.8 cm (measurement points as described by the source).
The documented load sill height is 61 cm — heavy items have to be lifted at least this high.
The documented maximum payload is 555 kg (p. 14, Herstellerangaben — Leergewicht/Zuladung: 1.765/555 kg (2.0 TDI R-Line 4MOTION DSG; ADAC measured 546 kg)).
Manufacturers measure at specific points that may differ from where your item sits; trims, options (such as a spare wheel or raised floor) and model updates can change the figures.

Typical item compatibility in the Volkswagen Passat Estate (2 cm clearance)

Pre-computed using this vehicle’s sourced measurements and a 2 cm normal clearance allowance. Interior and boot-opening checks are evaluated separately. Use the calculator below to enter your exact packaged dimensions.

Illustrative item	Package size	Rear seats up	Rear seats folded	Limiting factor / orientation
Cabin suitcase Standard airline cabin bag	55 × 40 × 20 cm	Likely fits	Might fit	Best orientation LWH (55 cm L × 40 cm W × 20 cm H)
Large check-in suitcase Hard-shell suitcase	78 × 50 × 30 cm	Likely fits	Might fit	Best orientation LWH (78 cm L × 50 cm W × 30 cm H)
Medium moving box Illustrative carton	45 × 35 × 35 cm	Likely fits	Might fit	Best orientation LWH (45 cm L × 35 cm W × 35 cm H)
Folded pushchair / stroller Typical folded buggy	90 × 60 × 40 cm	Likely fits	Might fit	Best orientation LWH (90 cm L × 60 cm W × 40 cm H)
55″ TV carton (upright) Keep upright (84 cm tall)	136 × 15 × 84 cm	No fit found	No fit found	Exceeds height
65″ TV carton (upright) Keep upright (96 cm tall)	160 × 17 × 96 cm	No fit found	No fit found	Exceeds height
Rolled mattress in box Vacuum-packed carton	145 × 42 × 42 cm	No fit found	Might fit	Best orientation LWH (145 cm L × 42 cm W × 42 cm H)
Tall wardrobe flat-pack box 201 cm long flat-pack panel	201 × 60 × 14 cm	No fit found	Might fit	Missing opening/interior measurement

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Handling restrictions Must stay upright (this way up) Must lie flat Fragile — nothing on top

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Clearance allowance A buffer you choose, added to each item dimension. Not a guarantee.

How to verify these figures on your car

Before collecting something large, measure your own car — it takes two minutes. Measure the opening width at its narrowest point, the opening height from the top of the loading lip, and the width between the wheel arches.

E — Opening height: from the top of the loading lip to the lowest point of the opening (including the latch or seals).

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Sources

Passat dimensions — Volkswagen UK; accessed 2026-11-04.
ADAC Autotest: VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI R-Line 4MOTION DSG (Fünftüriger Kombi, 142 kW / 193 PS, Stand: 31.07.2026) — ADAC e.V. (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club), 2026-07-31; accessed 2026-11-06.

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