The B8 Passat gets bought for practical reasons and driven for years until the driver’s seat reminds the owner that mileage has consequences. This is the MQB-chassis generation, 2015 onwards, and the seats that came in it are comfortable enough for a family car but are built to a family car budget. The foam in the base packs out by 80,000 miles, the side bolsters were never really bolsters to begin with, and the recline stays functional long after it stops being comfortable to sit in.
The other Passat owner we see regularly is the one running the car hard. Support vehicles at events, estate variants covering hundreds of motorway miles a week, GTE and 4Motion trims being used more seriously than their original owners planned. Both types want the same thing: a recliner that holds better on a long drive and outlasts the factory foam by some margin. Two fitting frame routes are available for the B8, covering every seat in this guide.
Two fitting frames are available for the B8, covering every seat in this guide. A frame is the vehicle-specific base that bolts to the floor at the factory seat mounting points and replaces the standard runners. On the Passat B8 the choice between the two matters practically, because the Cobra frame includes its own sliding runner in the price while the Planted bracket does not. That changes the total cost of the order depending on which seat you are pairing.
Available now, 231.66 inc VAT per side. Priced per seat; a pair means two in the basket. The sliding runner is included in the Cobra frame price, unlike the Planted bracket. Takes Cobra 291mm pattern seats and Corbeau dual-drilled seats via the 291mm side.
Part SB330, 224.95 inc VAT per side. Handed, so a pair means two in the basket. The bracket does not include runners; add the runner matching your seat's bolt pattern. Takes any seat in this guide, including the Sparco R500 and the Recaro.
Every seat in this guide mounts through a base mount bolt pattern. Three patterns appear across the five picks, and the frame you choose determines which ones you can run. The Cobra subframe is built around 291mm x 330mm, so it takes Cobra recliners and Corbeau seats directly. The Corbeau RRS Limited Edition is drilled for both 291mm and 345mm, which means it fits either frame. The Sparco R500 uses 345mm x 271mm and the Recaro Sportster CS uses 405mm x 290mm; neither matches the Cobra subframe, so both go on the Planted bracket with the appropriate runner.
| Seat | Bolt pattern | Cobra subframe | Planted bracket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbeau RRS Limited Edition | 291 or 345 | Fits | Fits |
| Cobra Daytona | 291 x 330 | Fits | Fits |
| Sparco R500 | 345 x 271 | No | Fits |
| Cobra Stuttgart Vinyl | 291 x 330 | Fits | Fits |
| Recaro Sportster CS SAB | 405 x 290 | No | Fits |
The RRS Limited Edition is the most flexible pick in this guide for the Passat B8. It is drilled for both the 291mm and 345mm bolt patterns, which means it fits directly onto the Cobra subframe without any additional runner: the runner comes included in the Cobra frame price. That makes it the most cost-efficient route into a named sport seat on this car, with nothing to add to the order beyond frame and seat. The Limited Edition trim is vinyl rather than cloth, which wears better in a car that covers serious mileage. Corbeau’s Sportline shell has genuine shoulder and thigh bolsters rather than the softly contoured shape of the standard VLS, and that difference shows on a motorway run compared with the original Passat seat.
The Daytona is Cobra’s standard road recliner and the seat most Cobra buyers start with. It is made to order on a short lead time: fabric, vinyl or leather, any one or two-colour combination Cobra list. The 291mm bolt pattern matches the Cobra subframe directly, and the runner is included in the Cobra frame price, so there is nothing extra to add past frame and seat. At 599 inc VAT it sits close enough to the Corbeau RRS Limited Edition that the decision usually comes down to whether you want Cobra’s build-to-order flexibility or a vinyl seat off the shelf. If the interior of the car has already had work done and you want the seat to match a particular colour, the Daytona is the one that lets you specify that.
The Tartan Edition is worth a mention if you want a visual point of difference without waiting for a full custom spec. Same shell, different trim, ships faster than a bespoke order.
There is no Sparco subframe for the Passat B8, so the R500 goes in on the Planted Technology bracket with a Sparco sliding runner kit added per side. The bracket is priced per side and the Sparco runner kit adds around 42 per seat on top, putting the total bracket and runner cost for one side at just over 267 inc VAT. At 329 inc VAT for the seat itself, the R500 is the cheapest single seat in this guide. Sparco design it for road and track use; the taller backrest and dual density foam give more shoulder support than the R100 below it in the range, and the open base makes it straightforward to live with as a daily seat. Cloth trim throughout. Pick this one if the Planted route is already the plan and keeping seat cost low is the priority.
The Stuttgart is the Cobra recliner for drivers who want the interior of the car to look considered rather than functional. The trim range is wider than any other Cobra road seat: vinyl, basketweave, corduroy, houndstooth and tartan are all available to order. The base depth at 530mm is shallower than Cobra’s competition shells, which run from 600 to 710mm deep, so it fits into the Passat without the seat catching the rear bench on adjustment. At 13.2kg it comes in slightly lighter than the Daytona. The 291mm bolt pattern matches the Cobra subframe, runner included in the frame price. Choose this over the Daytona if the car has had interior work done and the seat needs to suit that rather than sit separately from it.
The Sportster CS with Side Airbag is specifically designed for cars with seat-integrated side airbag systems. Most B8 Passat specifications include side airbags built into the factory seat, and the standard advice before removing that seat is to confirm with us what specification the car carries before ordering a replacement. The SAB version of the Sportster CS is the seat designed for this situation. It is a 405mm base mount, so it goes on the Planted Technology bracket with a Recaro-compatible runner per side. At 2139 inc VAT it is the most expensive seat in this guide by a clear margin. If the car is being built to a high specification and you need to work around the airbag system, this is the one to talk through with us before anything else is ordered.
Both frames bolt to the Passat B8’s factory seat mounting points, so there is no drilling on a standard floor. Torque the floor bolts correctly and check the seat belt buckle clearance before you drive, because a sport seat often places the buckle somewhere new on a car it has not been in before. The Planted bracket is handed, which means driver-side and passenger-side brackets are listed separately; a pair of seats means two brackets in the basket. One ordering point on the Cobra route: the frame includes the sliding runner in the price, so if you are putting a Cobra or Corbeau seat on the Cobra subframe you do not need to add runners separately.
| Your seat | Runners to order | Works on |
|---|---|---|
| Corbeau RRS Limited Edition via Cobra subframe | None; runner included in the Cobra frame price | Cobra subframe |
| Cobra Daytona or Stuttgart via Cobra subframe | None; runner included in the Cobra frame price | Cobra subframe |
| Corbeau RRS Limited Edition via Planted bracket | Corbeau sliding runners, 58.80 inc VAT per seat | Planted bracket |
| Sparco R500 | Sparco runner kit, 41.94 inc VAT per seat | Planted bracket only on this car |
| Recaro Sportster CS SAB | Endurance Recaro-compatible runner, 95.04 inc VAT per seat | Planted bracket only on this car |
The B8 is the 2015 onwards Passat on the MQB platform. If your Passat is a B7 or earlier generation, the Planted bracket in this guide does not apply as the chassis codes are different. The Cobra frame is listed specifically for the Passat rather than the broader B-platform, so check the generation before ordering if you are not certain which chassis your car is on.
| Seat | Bolt pattern | Waist | Height | Weight | Price inc VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbeau RRS Limited Edition | 291 or 345 | 32 to 38in | All heights | Not published | 600.00 |
| Cobra Daytona | 291 x 330 | 32 to 38in | All heights | 13.5kg | From 599.00 |
| Sparco R500 | 345 x 271 | 32 to 38in | All heights | Not published | From 329.00 |
| Cobra Stuttgart Vinyl | 291 x 330 | 32 to 38in | All heights | 13.2kg | 619.00 |
| Recaro Sportster CS SAB | 405 x 290 | All sizes | All heights | Not published | 2139.00 |
Prices include VAT and were correct on 30 August 2026. Where a weight says not published, the manufacturer does not give one and we will not guess it. Waist and height figures are the manufacturers’ published fitment ranges; if you are on a boundary, ask us before ordering.
Not on a standard floor. Both frames bolt to the factory seat mounting points, which are already threaded. Torque the floor bolts correctly and check the seat belt buckle clearance before you drive, because a sport seat often places the buckle somewhere new compared with the factory position.
The Recaro Sportster CS with Side Airbag (the SAB version) is specifically designed for cars with seat-integrated side airbag systems. For the other four seats in this guide, tell us your exact specification before ordering. Most B8 Passats have side airbags built into the factory seat rather than the door, so this is worth confirming before anything comes out of the car.
No. The Cobra subframe is built around the 291mm x 330mm bolt pattern, and the Sparco R500 uses 345mm x 271mm, which does not line up with it. There is no Sparco-specific subframe available for the Passat B8. If you want a Sparco recliner, the Planted Technology bracket is the route, with a Sparco runner kit added per seat.
The driver-side and passenger-side Planted brackets are mirror images of each other, listed as separate products. If you are fitting two seats, you need two brackets: one RHD driver side and one RHD passenger side. The listings are named accordingly so it is straightforward to confirm before you order.
Every seat in this guide is listed by its manufacturer as 4 point compatible, with belt slots built into the backrest. If you are planning to run harnesses, tell us when you order and we will make sure the whole setup works together before anything goes out.
For a high-mileage B8 used for regular driving: the Corbeau RRS Limited Edition on the Cobra subframe. The runner is included in the frame price, the dual-drilled base keeps both frame routes open, and the vinyl trim stands up to the kind of mileage a Passat tends to accumulate. For anyone who wants to stay in the Cobra range and specify their trim: the Daytona on the Cobra subframe, same runner-included argument, built to order in whatever colour suits the car. The R500 on the Planted bracket if the budget is tight and you want the cheapest single seat option in the guide. The Stuttgart if the interior has had money spent on it and you need a trim range wide enough to match it. And if the car has side airbags, which most B8s do, talk to us before you order anything at all: the Recaro SAB needs a conversation about your exact specification first.
Call the showroom on 0115 9893488 and we will work out the right combination before you spend anything.
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