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2012 Volkswagen Passat consumer reviews

$20,590–$22,690 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Passat Volkswagen
(137 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.7
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Greatest car I've had up to date

This car is good on gas looks great feels nice when you're driving and it's easy in the pockets. I think anyone that has been in a car they loved and couldn't afford would love this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First car purchase and I love it.

The car was a perfect fit for me and had everything I was looking for. It drive so smooth and everything was very clean. I?m very happy with my purchase.

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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Great, reliable ride

This has been a great car for us. I like the styling, reliability, and what I like most is the spacious interior. There is tons of legroom/headroom and it's comfortable up to five passengers.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car, safe family car

Love this car. Very reliable, very nice for the price. Extremely comfortable, makes a great family car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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No problems at all

Regardless of negative reviews, this car is everything you'll ever need. Had German made Passat before, and you can tell the difference in fit and finish, Audi like. This one is not made in Germany, but no complaints

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A great value

I love everything about this car, a great buy for the price. It performs beautifully, has all the technology I want and more, the features are numerous, the interior and the trunk very spacious and the styling inside and out clean and classy. I'm a big fan of BMW, recently lost mine when hit at a stoplight and love Geman cars. Now I own one made in the US that is also 5 stars in my book!

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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A great value

I love everything about this car, a great buy for the price. It performs beautifully, has all the technology I want and more, the features are numerous, the interior and the trunk very spacious and the styling inside and out clean and classy. I'm a big fan of BMW, recently lost mine when hit at a stoplight and love Geman cars. Now I own one made in the US that is also 5 stars in my book!

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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Excellent car for the $$$

The car has great body style. Roomy sedan. Huge trunk. Classy combination of style and performance. I bought the car for my wife to drive.

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

I owned this car for 4 years, never had to worry about safety or reliability. Comfortable drive, good gas mileage, reliable, have nothing bad to say. Sport mode gives you that zoom zoom feel, while regular drive keeps the mpgs up. Would highly recommend.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I only drive a VW

The Passat is like a larger luxury Jetta. If you love the Jetta but like a bigger, roomier car with class, the Passat is the car for you! I challenge you to test drive one. You will be in love the same way I was.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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