GoodB4 OE Replacement
22-151056
B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Standard Suspension
Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat
Same parts as every 2012–2020 Passat, showing 2016. See the 2012–2020 page
Bilstein lists 12 parts for the 2016 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
StrutsBetterB6 Performance
35-122074
B6 Performance Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axle
12 parts for the 2016 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
Better B6 Performance
35-122074 B6 Performance Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B8 Performance Plus
35-122081 B8 Performance Plus Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
Rear
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
24-172936 B6 Performance Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B8 Performance Plus
24-178006 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
Front and rear
Best B14 coilovers
47-127708 B14 PSS Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- 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
- 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
- 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
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