Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
Same parts as every 2012–2020 Passat, showing 2013. See the 2012–2020 page
Bilstein lists 12 parts for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat, across 6 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B1 Components & hardware. Lowered setups are listed too.
- Front, extended
- 497–553 mm19.5–21.8 in
- Front, collapsed
- 377–416 mm14.8–16.4 in
- Rear, extended
- 564–594 mm22.2–23.4 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 373–374 mm14.7–14.7 in
- Lowering options
- 20–50 mm
Narrow it to your Passat
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
StrutsAnswer 1 quick question to compare
These struts differ by version, so we need to know which Passat you have.
Rear
ShocksAnswer 1 quick question to compare
These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which Passat you have.
12 parts for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.
Front
Good B4 OE Replacement
22-151070 B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Not for Wolfsburg Edition
- Sport Suspension
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
35-122081 B8 Performance Plus Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Not for Wolfsburg Edition
Rear
Good B4 OE Replacement
19-151083 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Not for Wolfsburg Edition
- Sport Suspension
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
24-178006 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Not for Wolfsburg Edition
Front and rear
Best B14 coilovers
47-127708 B14 PSS Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Not for Wolfsburg Edition
- Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1210kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1250kg Axle Load
- Without Electronic Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Best B16 coilovers
48-135245 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Not for Wolfsburg Edition
- Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1210kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1250kg Axle Load
- Without Electronic Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
49-294651 B16 ridecontrol Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Not for Wolfsburg Edition
- Front Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1140kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1040kg Axle Load
- Without Electronic Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Fits this vehicle
Component B1 Components & hardware
14-230615 B1 iRC Suspension Control Module
Sold each
- Not for Wolfsburg Edition
- For use with Bilstein kit # 49-196849
Not sure which one is right?
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