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Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment — Cc / Cc 3CC

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1973–present
Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment at a glance — The Volkswagen Passat Cc / Cc 3CC (1973–present) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6.5J–9J wheels at ET25–ET45.

Overview

The Volkswagen Passat CC is a four-door coupé variant of the Passat, featuring a lower roofline and sportier design. Introduced in North America in 2008 as the Passat CC, it was later renamed to simply 'Volkswagen CC'. The model was produced on the PQ46 platform and succeeded by the Volkswagen Arteon in 2017.

Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment

Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment for the Volkswagen Passat Cc / Cc 3CC (1973–present): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore57.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6.5J–9JET25–ET45

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~175,564 Volkswagen Passat licensed on UK roads — top 2% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 175,564 Volkswagen Passat on UK roads, placing it in the top 2% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
2.0 TSI204 hp7.1 s153 mph

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon
Produced1973–present

Trim levels

EleganceR-Line

Factory colours

Schwarz Solida reef blue met.Dark Purple Metallicorixweiss metTitanium Beige MetallicDeep Ocean Blue SolidPure White SolidOrixweiss MetallicMittelgrau Solidfueller anthrazit/grau (u.hood)Carbon Steel Grey MetallicPure WhitePlatinum Gray MetallicDeep Black Pearl Metallic

History & notable variants

The CC was developed to offer a sportier alternative to the standard Passat. It received no major facelifts during its production run but saw performance enhancements and additional features over time, including improved engines and technology updates. The model aimed at capturing the premium coupe market segment with its sleek design and advanced features.

Reliability & owner notes