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2010 Volkswagen Passat consumer reviews

$26,995–$28,755 MSRP range
side view of 2010 Passat Volkswagen
(29 reviews)
82% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 3.9
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Nicely balanced family car

Smooth torquey engine that returns good mpg?s. Smart and comfortable interior. It?s like a poor man BMW and it served our family well for the 5 years we owned it. Word of advice if you?re shopping for a used one, 2010 and 2010.5 are the most desirable with the DSG tranny. Also, the timing chain tensioner and PCV are known problems and both can cause expensive repairs if not replaced early.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Peppy engine with good reliability and gas mileage

Very reliable wagon with a zippy 2.0 TSI motor and paired to a DSG gearbox I average around 30 mpg on the highway. Also seats 4 full grown adults easily and has a ton of trunk space.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Powerfull Car I've ever owned.

This car is so luxurious, comfortable & has wide area in it salon for passengers. It has a very powerful & strong engine (Turbo) which gives 122 HP with economic fuel consumption because it has 1.4 CC Engine. Very stable on high ways which makes it excellent in traveling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car

I have had this car for 2 years and this ia the most reliable car i have owned. Never had any issue as long as you keep it maintained and take good care.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I have had 3 Passat VW I have enjoyed driving all

All the cars I have had are Silver color, dark gray and cream inside bought new, never had any trouble with either one. Always serviced on time and kept up. No small children or dogs. female owner.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car!

I replaced my 2005 Acura TL with this car and I couldn't be happier! The Acura may have been a little bit more comfortable but I really love how this thing drives. It handles very well, has good performance with decent fuel economy, around 25mpg overall. I really love listening to my music on the hard drive and the base sound system sounds very crisp and clear. I haven't had any reliability issues yet as I know VW hasn't been known for making the most reliable cars but that's why I made sure to go CPO. If you're looking for apre-owned family sedan with sporty DNA then look no further than a 2010 Passat!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A superb performance sedan

This is my 3d Passat. I had an 04 Passat 4Motion that was a great car except for gas milage. My 06 was virtually perfect and my 2010 has been trouble-free and a blast to drive for almost 2 years and 30k miles driven. This white w/ tan interior still draws compliments. My only complaint that the factory Continentals wore out in 25k miles. There's plenty of interior space and storage, the seats are comfortable, the build quality & gas milage are above average. It has retained a remarkable amount of value. I will probably buy another VW but am disappointed in the 2012's lack of power in the 4 cyl models.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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So far I am happy with the Passat

I have only had my car a few months and so far I am very happy with it. I owned a 300M before and there were some features on it that I miss - but you can't have everything.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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love it!

We bought a 2010 Passat with about 8K miles on it and are finding it to be an amazing car, particularly for the price. Styling is great - better to much much higher priced cars. Spacious interior and trunk. Lots of room for a family of four. Drives very nicely. We're 100% happy with our choice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Passat Ever

I first got a 2011 jetta fully loaded that lasted one day i went back to get a 2010 CC then i saw the passat, every thing was the same except the passat came with 5 seats and they were very comfortable. any way im in love best car since my 1993 BMW 535I only now i save on gas i have gotten over 35mpg hw and drafting over 42mpg if you don't mind doing the speed limit and driving behind someone else not often. (only on long trips) I still wont my CC sense the wife has taken over my passat she is the one doing 80 mph in the 55mph and they no longer offer the 2.0T and six-speed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronicin in the USA passat but the CC still does with the six-speed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronic only come in the CC Lux trim and i got it in my passat not offered in 2012 USA model. this is a true Drivers Car the Navigation is WOW best ever with GPS and traffic i don't know how but it finds every thing gas, schools, pick a kind of food its their and raider detector is a must have.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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