2013 Volkswagen Passat

Rating from EJK

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I went from a Mercedes E 350 to the Volkswagen Passat TDI Sel Premium after a lot of research. Saved $30,000 over the Mercedes and got a great car with more bells and whisles. My grown kids like this car much better than the Mercedes - more room and trunk space. My Volkswagen is a diesel - give it a try!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Steve

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Bought a 2013 Passat Turbo Diesel with manual transmission. Comfortable. Decent handling. Great on the highway and thus far about 44 MPG. Surprising amount of pep, especially once moving. Huge trunk."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from VW Fan

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This is my 6 VW in 26 years of driving and by far the most fun one to drive. I chose the 5 speed manual transmission after driving 12 years of automatic Jettas. Smooth shifting and love the pick up the 2013 Passat has. Handles great and the kids LOVE the room in the back seat! I can fit 4 golf bags in the truck and the golfers fit comfortably in the car. Love what you have done with the size of the interior. The interior design is very basic, not flashy, and easy to understand. If you want a great car at a great value, the Passat is a GREAT choice!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from TDI First Timer

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"First time TDI owner and have to say I'm amazed. The car is incredible to drive, great low end torque and solid on the road. MPG is better than rated. Consisting getting 32-33 MPG in heavy city driving and 42-44 in mixed highway and city driving. Straight highway will push or exceed 50MPG..simply amazing. Technology is good, the only thing I really don't care for is the remote start. Remote start will shut off when the doors are unlocked. Then you must restart vehicle. Fender sound system will shatter your glasses with crystal clear music. Navigation system is very easy to operate. Rear seat leg room is excellent. Trunk is huge. The TDI is responsive and off the start and does very well when you need to pass. It is not a sport car but very functional for typical highway driving. Visibility is excellent no real blind spot, side mirrors could be a little larger but are not trouble some. Rearview camera is nice but slow to turn on when the car is first started. Basically the computer takes a few seconds to boot up. I did test drive the new Honda Accord and Camry, both are very nice cars but they simply don't drive like a Passat, the choice was crystal clear after driving all these cars. If you have never drove a German car drive one, but be careful once you drive one you will not want to drive anything else. I do own a 2010 VW Jetta gas and it has been a fantastic car for us. Hope this helps you in your decision. Happy Driving."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from EJ

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Bought the Passat TDI for it's mileage and reliability. Compared against numerous hybrids and determined the extra cost for diesel was well worth the performance compared to the hybrids (also own a hybrid Ford Escape). Best part is it truly meets EPA estimates (even better with a light foot)!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from TDI enthusiast

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Con: Navigation and backup camera are slower than a snail climbing down a tree. Pros: Fuel mileage is exceptional! I will NEVER drive a gas vehicle again. Clean diesel is the way to go, especially if you are a commuter. Try a new VW Passat today! You will be highly impressed!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from I Love Cars

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I leased a Passat TDI SEL Premium for 30 days (intended longer but dealer wanted to change the contract-ended up giving the car back) it was a great car. Styling exterior is very handsome, Interior-I had Titan Black with Dynamica inserts, very nice and felt premium. The dash materials were a little on the cheap side but looked better in black. Carpeting definitely on the cheap side, most visible in back seat huge footwells. Interior was huge, tons of rear leg room, huge trunk. TDI-extremely impressed. 1st tank 42.5 mpg, 2nd 44. Over 768 miles driven on second tank. I now own Sonata Hybrid, I can't get to 700 even emploring hypermiling tricks. TDI is way more efficient even though Sonata shuts down when stopped or in traffic. Nav system is frustratingly slow but calculates ETA based on traffic and is fairly accurate--not so for the Sonata. Bluetooh integration is best I've ever experienced, phone menus and toggle buttons on steering wheel blow away anything out there. Why did I give it back...back pain. Those sporty seats that hug you when you get in also killed my back spending 2 hrs/day in the car. Might just be my shape or height but I don't experience this any where near as bad in my Sonata Hybrid...hence the 3 star rating for comfort. Oh, it has an 8 way power passenger seat...that is not found on anything in the segment!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Brian

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Pros: Good Fuel economy and roomy interior. Cons: Navigation, backup camera and onboard computer processor is too slow. I have had my eyes on this car for several years even before it was redesigned. Went with the 2013 Passat TDI SEL Premium mostly because it was the newest but also because it has the backup camera which was added safety for a home with small children. Unfortunately this is also the biggest disappointment as the processor in this car is so slow that I can start the car, put it in reverse, back out of the driveway and be headed forward down the street before the camera ever turns on to show me the street I am leaving behind. As a consequence this is NOT A RELIABLE SAFETY FEATURE. The processor is also slow with respect to hands free phone use and MP3 / Ipod players. It simply cannot keep up or does not start up quickly. I do not know why they skimped on this small component of the car, but they did. Just be patient. Otherwise, I have almost 8,000 miles on my car already as I commute 120 miles a day to work on Interstate highways at about 7200 feet in elevation. My mileage can average between 37 and 45 depending on weather and wind conditions in typically windy southeastern Wyoming. Very comfortable and solid car with exceptional amount of room. I did actually fit two 5-point harness booster seats (Safety First brand) and an infant seat in the back seat - 3 total. Although good luck if you want to use just a simple booster and the factory shoulder belt with any combination of chairs and infant carriers as it is all but impossible to reach the buckle. Despite my complaints, I do love this car and would not trade for anything else on the market. I plan to put at least 300k on this car before letting it go."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Old Passat Lover

(4)
Comfort:		1 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I just purchased 2013 Passat SE. I loved it at first, but road noise is so bad that I don't feel comfortable going on a two hours trip. I noticed the car has a low quality tires. I will not recommend this car to any friend until the manufacture fixes this loud road noise."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from TW

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I purchased the SE model, gas only. I drive about 500 miles from San Francisco to San Diego every two weeks. I get 32.6 miles/gallon. In addition to getting great mileage, I get an unbeliavable silent ride, great music and outstanding confort. I really don't care much about cars and I also do not write reviews. However, the Passat is an incredibly confortable car, cheap to run, and a pleasure to drive. What else matters in life?......"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family