Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passat

Price $23,975 – $35,475
Fuel consumption 4.4 – 10.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 83%(view ratings)
The new generation Passat is made in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and is specially designed for the North American market. It’s propelled by a five-cylinder (soon to be replaced by a four-cylinder turbo) in the base version, while a V6 and diesel engine round out the offer. Manual and automatic transmissions are available on all versions, except with the V6. All Passats are front-wheel drive, as all-wheel drive isn’t available.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 83%
Driving 8/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 9/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 8/10
Comfort 9/10

What's new in 2014

N/A

Pros

  • Nice selection of engines
  • Few vehicles are as spacious as this one
  • Good road holding
  • Competitively priced
  • Proven reliability

Cons

  • Bare base trim
  • Some find the exterior too bland
  • The five-cylinder engine is sometimes strained
  • When will they offer a hybrid?

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