What size wheels fit a Volkswagen Passat (Viii) Gte 3C?

Roughly 6.5J–9J (ET25–ET45).

How many Volkswagen Passat are there on UK roads?

Approximately 175,564 Volkswagen Passat are licensed in the UK, according to DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025).

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

Volkswagen Passat wheel fitment for the Volkswagen Passat (Viii) Gte 3C (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 bore	57.1 mm
Bolt / thread	M14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque	120 Nm
Seat type	radius
Factory setup	square
TPMS	indirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Position	Width	Offset
Front	6.5J–9J	ET25–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

Variant	Power	0–62 mph	Top speed
GTE	245 hp	7.3 s	138 mph

Body styles & production

Body styles	Touring (estate)
Produced	1973–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

Pros: Plug-in hybrid technology, spacious interior, advanced safety features
Cons: Limited availability of saloon body style in some markets, higher purchase cost compared to conventional models