Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passat

Price $27,145 – $36,495
Fuel consumption 6.9 – 10.2 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 67%(view ratings)
The Volkswagen Passat midsize sedan returns for 2021 with no significant changes. It did receive a series of updates a year ago. Under the hood, look for the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 174 horsepower through a six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is not among the best in the segment with an average of 8.7 L/100 km. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both offered as standard equipment.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 67%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 7/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 6/10
Mid-size sedans
The Car Guide rating 64%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 7/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 6/10

What's new in 2021

No major change

Pros

  • Very good road handling
  • Spacious and comfortable car
  • Four-year warranty

Cons

  • Very strong depreciation
  • Obsolete mechanical technology
  • Only one engine available
  • Banal presentation

Recalls

none