In our testing, the engine was smooth and refined throughout its rev range and helped move the sedan with ease. The automatic is mostly a smooth operator, but occasionally it stumbled during our testing when crawling along at low speeds in heavy traffic. Whether eating up highway miles or tooling down back roads, the Passat is up to the challenge. It combines a soft, almost luxurious ride with predictable handling, providing a vehicle that's as comfortable as it is capable.
Steering is accurate and well-weighted, but as with many others in the class, it doesn't offer as much feedback as we want. The Passat's turbocharged four-cylinder engine's EPA fuel economy is average among family sedans, and many rivals offer more efficient models and hybrid options.
The VW's 24 mpg city and 36 mpg highway estimates trail those of the four-cylinder Toyota Camry. We tested both on our mph fuel-economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen ; the Passat earned 36 mpg while the Camry delivered an impressive 42 mpg. For more information about the Passat's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Inside the Passat, clean, straight lines follow Volkswagen's unassuming design language. The Passat's interior is handsome in a German, utilitarian way, but it's lacking true inspiration to earn our full praise. The Volkswagen's cabin isn't completely without merit, though; it's among the most spacious and comfortable in its segment.
With an open cabin and thin door pillars, outward visibility in the Passat is excellent. There is little variation in cargo capacity among family sedans. The graphic interface of the premium color Multi-functional Display puts your media, compatible phone, vehicle info, and settings front and center.
Press and go. On cold days, warm up the Passat with the remote start feature while you stay inside sipping your coffee. Or, on hot ones, cool it down before you get in.
Just use the available remote start feature. Driver Assistance. Peace of mind for the road ahead. Active Blind Spot Monitor is a feature that can sense what you might miss. If you attempt to change lanes, Active Blind Spot Monitor can help alert you to other cars that may be in your blind spot.
The Active Blind Spot Monitor can also counter-steer within the limits of Lane Assist to help keep you in your lane if you attempt to change lanes when a vehicle is in your blind spot. It has sensors that can alert you to detected vehicles crossing in your path when in reverse and can even help brake the vehicle if needed. Adaptive Cruise Control ACC helps the vehicle maintain a preset speed and distance from the car in front of you.
Take your apps for a ride. Driver Assistance features are not substitutes for attentive driving. Park Assist utilizes autonomous steering. However, entering and exiting parking spots, as well as preventing collisions are always the responsibility of the driver.
View feature details. Fun to drive, fun to ride. Turbocharged Engine. With the turbocharged 2. And it can get an EPA-estimated 36 hwy mpg. Wide door openings make getting in and out a breeze. In back, the Passat has one of the roomiest trunks in its segment, offering What's more, the trunk space in the Passat is mostly flat and usable, uninterrupted by humps and lumps. Large suitcases are an easy fit. The Passat doesn't compare as well when it comes to cabin design.
Competitors, such as the Hyundai Sonata , offer interiors that look ritzier and more modern. The Volkswagen Passat's infotainment system is intuitive and straightforward. It took us all of 2 seconds to figure out how to add our chosen Sirius XM stations as "Favorites.
An optional Fender audio system is on hand for those who want a premium stereo. The Passat's standard and optional touchscreens both measure just 6. Rivals Nissan Altima and Chevrolet Malibu have larger screens. A blind-spot monitor is standard. Withthe Hyundai Sonata , this feature will cost you extra. The Passat's list of standard features also includes rear cross-traffic alert and automatic emergency braking.
Lane-keeping assist is an optional feature. The Volkswagen Passat hasn't been redesigned in almost 10 years, and its age is evident in certain areas. Also, its tiny touchscreen gives the cabin a dated look and feel. When it comes to fuel economy, the Passat's performance is OK but not stellar. You'll get better gas mileage from the Honda Accord. Still, this Volkswagen has strengths that make it a choice worth considering. Its huge trunk boasts more capacity than the Toyota Camry and Subaru Legacy.
Its cabin is spacious, with more rear-seat legroom than the Nissan Altima. And the car's infotainment system is as user-friendly as it gets. If those attributes impress you, you'll appreciate what the Passat has to offer. The Starting Market Average is a proprietary mathematical calculation based on actual recent transactions. It provides a statistically accurate understanding of what other buyers are paying for the least expensive configuration of this vehicle. Adjustments to the calculation beyond make, model, and trim are normalized based on detailed, anonymized transaction information.
This accounts for the fact that most or all recently-sold vehicles included different option combinations. The data underlying the Starting Market Average calculation are filtered for extreme outliers and subjected to a weighted averaging process that considers factors such as the recency of transactions and the timing of data lags. In certain instances, the calculated result is adjusted to take account of abrupt changes in the market that may not yet be fully reflected by recent transaction prices.
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Overview Even though crossovers have been on a long-running hot streak with those seeking family-friendly transportation, there are many parents out there who would rather drive home in a tried-and-true midsize sedan.
The Passat gets some minor changes for Starting Market Average. Blind Spot System. Lane Keep Assist. Front Heated Seats. Cruise Control.
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