Volkswagen Passat (Viii) Gte 3C side profile — Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment

Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment — Viii Gte 3C

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1973–present
Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment at a glance: The Volkswagen Passat (Viii) Gte 3C (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 (VIII) GTE 3C is the latest generation of the mid-size car series manufactured by Volkswagen since 2023. It is based on the MQB platform and available exclusively as an estate body style for the European market, while a saloon version continues to be offered in China. The Passat GTE represents the plug-in hybrid variant of this model.

Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment

Start with the hub. The Volkswagen Passat (Viii) Gte 3C spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment.

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 to 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.

Dimensions

Kerb weight1,729 to 1,931 kg

Source: EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Produced1973–present

Trim levels

GTE

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 B9 generation of the Passat was introduced in 2023, marking a significant shift with the discontinuation of the saloon body style for European markets and the introduction of an all-electric version alongside the existing petrol and diesel options. The GTE variant is part of Volkswagen's strategy to electrify its model range.

Reliability & owner notes