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  • 4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual S *Ltd Avail*
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    $20,845
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 1.8T Manual S
    Starts at
    $20,995
    24 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto S *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $21,945
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto S
    Starts at
    $22,095
    24 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto S w/Nav *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $22,245
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto Wolfsburg Ed *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $23,495
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual SE *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $23,945
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto Wolfsburg Ed
    Starts at
    $23,995
    24 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto Wolfsburg Ed *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $24,185
    24 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 1.8T Manual SE
    Starts at
    $24,775
    24 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $25,045
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $25,845
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SE
    Starts at
    $25,875
    24 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 1.8T Manual Sport
    Starts at
    $26,475
    24 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.0L Manual TDI SE
    Starts at
    $26,675
    31 City / 43 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SE w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $26,695
    24 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Snrf/Nav *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $26,995
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto Sport
    Starts at
    $27,675
    24 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SE w/Sunroof & Nav
    Starts at
    $27,895
    24 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $28,675
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $29,665
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav
    Starts at
    $30,375
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 1.8T Auto SEL Premium
    Starts at
    $31,295
    24 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SEL Premium
    Starts at
    $33,395
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SEL Premium
    Starts at
    $34,265
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
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    Front Wheel Drive
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Notable features

New turbo 1.8-liter gas engine
Available diesel engine
Optional Fender stereo
Built in America

The good & the bad

The good

Comfortable, composed ride
Roomy cabin, especially backseat
Cabin quality

The bad

Steering lacks road feel
Hesitation with optional dual-clutch transmission
V-6 needs premium gas

Expert 2014 Volkswagen Passat review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Kristin Varela
Full article
our expert's take

Editor’s note: This review was written in October 2013 about the 2013 Volkswagen Passat. Little of substance has changed with this year’s model. To see what’s new for 2014, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years.

While the 2013 Volkswagen Passat’s straightforward simplicity may not win over the tech-addicted, its massive rear seat legroom should certainly win over those who plan to use it for real live people.

The Passat was redesigned in 2012, and for 2013 has a few minor changes, namely a new center console with rear air vents in the SE and higher trims, and a backup camera in the SEL. Compare the 2013 version side by side with its 2012 predecessor here. Technically a full-size sedan due to its passenger volume, the Passat is priced to compete with midsize sedans like the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima and Honda Accord. Check them all out here.

The Passat’s trim levels include the base 2.5L S (which I drove), where the number refers to the 2.5-liter, five-cylinder gas engine. Higher trim levels include the SE, Wolfsburg Edition, SEL and SEL Premium, some of which also come with a gas-powered 3.6-liter V-6 or a 2.0-liter TDI clean-diesel four-cylinder. You can compare a few of these here.

Exterior & Styling
While the base Passat 2.5L S has 16-inch alloy wheels, 17-inch alloy rims are standard on the SE and SEL trims. Eighteen-inch alloys show themselves on the TDI SEL Premium and the 3.6 SE and SEL.

The Passat’s styling probably won’t turn many heads and might simply elicit a “meh,” unlike the “oohs and ahhs” garnered by the sweeping lines of the Passat’s sexy little sister, the CC. The Passat’s exterior styling is a little bit pedestrian, part utilitarian and certainly won’t offend anyone on the road.

How It Drives
The Passat is easy to cruise around in, whether your daily driving adventures take you on a morning highway commute or on quick in-town jaunts throughout the day. The Passat’s refined suspension manages to feel perfectly soft and comfortable without losing too much road feel or adding an unnerving floaty sensation.

The 170-horsepower, 2.5-liter five-cylinder I drove felt a bit underpowered when trying to punch it up to speed on the highway. Around town, however, this wasn’t noticeable. In the 2.5-liter version, performance was simply average, which seems to be a common theme in this car. There’s nothing bad to report, but, likewise, nothing necessarily stands out or revs my engine, either.

Of course, for drivers wanting a punchier feel to their ride, VW gives you the option of a 3.6-liter V-6 with 280 hp, as well as the more fuel-efficient and typically fun-to-drive turbo-diesel, which has 140 hp but 236 pounds-feet of torque, which is what really gets you going from a standstill. This spec is closer to the V-6 than the five-cylinder.

The 2.5-liter Passat comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission and gets an EPA-estimated 22/32/26 mpg city/highway/combined. An optional six-speed automatic transmission changes those numbers ever so slightly to 22/31/25 mpg. The 3.6-liter V-6 with automatic transmission takes this down to 20/28/23 mpg, while the automatic turbo-diesel gets a whopping 30/40/34 mpg estimate.

Interior
The Passat’s interior is remarkably simple but somehow manages to avoid crossing the line into frumpy or plain Jane. As VW points out, “Nothing here is trendy or overdone.” It feels timeless and is very practical.

Up front, the driver has access to in-door storage bins with bottleholders, two cupholders in the center console area and an open bin under the radio that held my phone and garage door opener. An additional small storage area keeps unruly small items like change and lip gloss contained. The center console itself is relatively small but houses an aux input jack for routing music from a phone through the car’s speaker system.

The Passat’s most impressive feature is its 39.1 inches of backseat legroom. In comparison, the Hyundai Sonata offers 34.6 inches and the Kia Optima has 34.7 inches. This is where the Passat really excels in its class. Even for an adult sitting in the back, there’s plenty of space, and my husband was quite comfortable back there as I played the chauffeur in “Driving Miss Daisy.” (Hey, don’t judge — what we do behind closed doors is our business.)

This backseat comfort was further enhanced by a center armrest with cupholders, which was very handy for adults and kids alike.

Visibility was excellent without making me feel like I was in a fishbowl. I also really liked the sliding sun visors.

Ergonomics & Electronics
While many cars are adding excessive technology and, as a result, multiple steps to do the simplest tasks, the Passat S sticks to old-school buttons and dials in all the right places, including within thumb’s reach on the steering wheel.

The audio system’s functions were without confusion and didn’t require the assistance of the owner’s manual to get up and running within seconds. When shifting the balance of the sound to the rear, we could comfortably have an adult conversation up front while the kids grooved away in the back. The steering wheel’s audio controls were also well-located and easy to manipulate by feel without requiring me to take my eyes off the road. Bluetooth phone pairing was also quite easy to configure, again without assistance from the manual.

Cargo & Storage
With 15.9 cubic feet of cargo space, the Passat’s trunk feels plenty big for a family. You have the option to expand the trunk even farther by folding the rear seatbacks jointly, or just folding one side or the other. For comparison, the Kia Optima is on the lower end of this car class with a 15.4-cubic-foot trunk. Families needing even more space may want to turn their attention to the Hyundai Sonata and its 16.4 cubic feet.

Just as important as volume, the Passat’s trunk also has a low sill that makes it easy to load and unload large, bulky and unruly sized items. Golf clubs, bags for sleepovers or luggage for a weekend road trip all fit very comfortably, with room to spare.

My family and I even tested the Passat’s storage ability with a run to the local Home Depot, and it comfortably accommodated some 2-by-4-foot lumber and a small ladder. Customers, and especially families, have come to expect flexibility in their vehicles, and the Passat delivers in this department. For a midsize sedan, the Passat is an impressive mover of both people and stuff.

Safety
The 2013 VW Passat received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top label of Top Safety Pick Plus, having received the required highest rating of good in four out of five tests, and a rating of acceptable in the stringent new fifth test, the small-overlap crash test.

The Passat also received an overall rating of five out of five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a common rating among best-selling midsize sedans.

These ratings, combined with the fact that every safety feature is standard on every Passat, are comforting reassurances for a mom like myself who regularly chauffeurs three very valuable little packages.

In addition to all the standard safety features we’d expect in any 2013 vehicle, the Passat also includes an intelligent crash response system. This unlocks doors, turns off the fuel pump and turns on the hazard lights in the event of a collision.

Installing child-safety seats in the base Passat with fabric upholstery using Latch proved simple and straightforward. The lower anchors are visible within the seat bight, and the soft and malleable fabric seating surfaces make it easy to manipulate a child seat’s anchors into place. Check out our Car Seat Check of the 2012 VW Passat, which also represents the 2013, here.

All three of the backseat’s seat belt buckles are on stable bases, making it easy for kids in booster seats and those with limited dexterity to easily buckle up on their own.

See all the standard safety features listed here.

Value in Its Class
The Passat is great value for families in the market for a midsize sedan. You get ample seating and massive legroom for five, combined with a very flexible cargo space at a reasonable price. For those who want a little more voom, available upgraded engines and interior technology are accessible for a small price increase.

While the Passat might not come out on top in the sexiest-sedan pageant, it’s a very practical and comfortable option for families on a budget.

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Senior Editor
Kristin Varela

Former Senior Family Editor Kristin Varela blends work and family life by driving her three tween-teen girls every which way in test cars.

2014 Volkswagen Passat review: Our expert's take
By Kristin Varela

Editor’s note: This review was written in October 2013 about the 2013 Volkswagen Passat. Little of substance has changed with this year’s model. To see what’s new for 2014, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years.

While the 2013 Volkswagen Passat’s straightforward simplicity may not win over the tech-addicted, its massive rear seat legroom should certainly win over those who plan to use it for real live people.

The Passat was redesigned in 2012, and for 2013 has a few minor changes, namely a new center console with rear air vents in the SE and higher trims, and a backup camera in the SEL. Compare the 2013 version side by side with its 2012 predecessor here. Technically a full-size sedan due to its passenger volume, the Passat is priced to compete with midsize sedans like the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima and Honda Accord. Check them all out here.

The Passat’s trim levels include the base 2.5L S (which I drove), where the number refers to the 2.5-liter, five-cylinder gas engine. Higher trim levels include the SE, Wolfsburg Edition, SEL and SEL Premium, some of which also come with a gas-powered 3.6-liter V-6 or a 2.0-liter TDI clean-diesel four-cylinder. You can compare a few of these here.

Exterior & Styling
While the base Passat 2.5L S has 16-inch alloy wheels, 17-inch alloy rims are standard on the SE and SEL trims. Eighteen-inch alloys show themselves on the TDI SEL Premium and the 3.6 SE and SEL.

The Passat’s styling probably won’t turn many heads and might simply elicit a “meh,” unlike the “oohs and ahhs” garnered by the sweeping lines of the Passat’s sexy little sister, the CC. The Passat’s exterior styling is a little bit pedestrian, part utilitarian and certainly won’t offend anyone on the road.

How It Drives
The Passat is easy to cruise around in, whether your daily driving adventures take you on a morning highway commute or on quick in-town jaunts throughout the day. The Passat’s refined suspension manages to feel perfectly soft and comfortable without losing too much road feel or adding an unnerving floaty sensation.

The 170-horsepower, 2.5-liter five-cylinder I drove felt a bit underpowered when trying to punch it up to speed on the highway. Around town, however, this wasn’t noticeable. In the 2.5-liter version, performance was simply average, which seems to be a common theme in this car. There’s nothing bad to report, but, likewise, nothing necessarily stands out or revs my engine, either.

Of course, for drivers wanting a punchier feel to their ride, VW gives you the option of a 3.6-liter V-6 with 280 hp, as well as the more fuel-efficient and typically fun-to-drive turbo-diesel, which has 140 hp but 236 pounds-feet of torque, which is what really gets you going from a standstill. This spec is closer to the V-6 than the five-cylinder.

The 2.5-liter Passat comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission and gets an EPA-estimated 22/32/26 mpg city/highway/combined. An optional six-speed automatic transmission changes those numbers ever so slightly to 22/31/25 mpg. The 3.6-liter V-6 with automatic transmission takes this down to 20/28/23 mpg, while the automatic turbo-diesel gets a whopping 30/40/34 mpg estimate.

Interior
The Passat’s interior is remarkably simple but somehow manages to avoid crossing the line into frumpy or plain Jane. As VW points out, “Nothing here is trendy or overdone.” It feels timeless and is very practical.

Up front, the driver has access to in-door storage bins with bottleholders, two cupholders in the center console area and an open bin under the radio that held my phone and garage door opener. An additional small storage area keeps unruly small items like change and lip gloss contained. The center console itself is relatively small but houses an aux input jack for routing music from a phone through the car’s speaker system.

The Passat’s most impressive feature is its 39.1 inches of backseat legroom. In comparison, the Hyundai Sonata offers 34.6 inches and the Kia Optima has 34.7 inches. This is where the Passat really excels in its class. Even for an adult sitting in the back, there’s plenty of space, and my husband was quite comfortable back there as I played the chauffeur in “Driving Miss Daisy.” (Hey, don’t judge — what we do behind closed doors is our business.)

This backseat comfort was further enhanced by a center armrest with cupholders, which was very handy for adults and kids alike.

Visibility was excellent without making me feel like I was in a fishbowl. I also really liked the sliding sun visors.

Ergonomics & Electronics
While many cars are adding excessive technology and, as a result, multiple steps to do the simplest tasks, the Passat S sticks to old-school buttons and dials in all the right places, including within thumb’s reach on the steering wheel.

The audio system’s functions were without confusion and didn’t require the assistance of the owner’s manual to get up and running within seconds. When shifting the balance of the sound to the rear, we could comfortably have an adult conversation up front while the kids grooved away in the back. The steering wheel’s audio controls were also well-located and easy to manipulate by feel without requiring me to take my eyes off the road. Bluetooth phone pairing was also quite easy to configure, again without assistance from the manual.

Cargo & Storage
With 15.9 cubic feet of cargo space, the Passat’s trunk feels plenty big for a family. You have the option to expand the trunk even farther by folding the rear seatbacks jointly, or just folding one side or the other. For comparison, the Kia Optima is on the lower end of this car class with a 15.4-cubic-foot trunk. Families needing even more space may want to turn their attention to the Hyundai Sonata and its 16.4 cubic feet.

Just as important as volume, the Passat’s trunk also has a low sill that makes it easy to load and unload large, bulky and unruly sized items. Golf clubs, bags for sleepovers or luggage for a weekend road trip all fit very comfortably, with room to spare.

My family and I even tested the Passat’s storage ability with a run to the local Home Depot, and it comfortably accommodated some 2-by-4-foot lumber and a small ladder. Customers, and especially families, have come to expect flexibility in their vehicles, and the Passat delivers in this department. For a midsize sedan, the Passat is an impressive mover of both people and stuff.

Safety
The 2013 VW Passat received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top label of Top Safety Pick Plus, having received the required highest rating of good in four out of five tests, and a rating of acceptable in the stringent new fifth test, the small-overlap crash test.

The Passat also received an overall rating of five out of five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a common rating among best-selling midsize sedans.

These ratings, combined with the fact that every safety feature is standard on every Passat, are comforting reassurances for a mom like myself who regularly chauffeurs three very valuable little packages.

In addition to all the standard safety features we’d expect in any 2013 vehicle, the Passat also includes an intelligent crash response system. This unlocks doors, turns off the fuel pump and turns on the hazard lights in the event of a collision.

Installing child-safety seats in the base Passat with fabric upholstery using Latch proved simple and straightforward. The lower anchors are visible within the seat bight, and the soft and malleable fabric seating surfaces make it easy to manipulate a child seat’s anchors into place. Check out our Car Seat Check of the 2012 VW Passat, which also represents the 2013, here.

All three of the backseat’s seat belt buckles are on stable bases, making it easy for kids in booster seats and those with limited dexterity to easily buckle up on their own.

See all the standard safety features listed here.

Value in Its Class
The Passat is great value for families in the market for a midsize sedan. You get ample seating and massive legroom for five, combined with a very flexible cargo space at a reasonable price. For those who want a little more voom, available upgraded engines and interior technology are accessible for a small price increase.

While the Passat might not come out on top in the sexiest-sedan pageant, it’s a very practical and comfortable option for families on a budget.

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Safety review

Based on the 2014 Volkswagen Passat base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.7%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.7%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
Basic
Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification
100-plus point inspection

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4.5 / 5
Based on 141 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.5
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.5

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  • I bought a 2014 VW Passat and it broke down in the first

    I bought a 2014 VW Passat and it broke down in the first week. I have put $4,500 in it for repairs and it is still overheating. This is the worst car I have ever had!!!!!
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    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
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    Value 1.0
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  • I bought a 2014 VW Passat SE in 2014 Brand New.

    I bought a 2014 VW Passat SE in 2014 Brand New. I have done all the recommended maintenance on the car since I bought it and I have never had it break on me. I just hit 100k last month. I was driving down the highway a few weeks ago and I hit what appeared to be a piece of concrete or asphalt in the road. It made a loud thud under my car and I immediately lost power and the car turned off. I had it towed to the dealership. Whatever I hit took out my fuel pump that is inside the gas tank. They charged me $2100 to fix it. So I can tell you first hand these cars are reliable if you do all the maintenance like you are supposed to. But when they do Break, they cost way more than they should to fix them!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • A real diesel for longevity with proper maintenanc

    To all the "whiners" out there (detailing mechanical issues) "after" 100,000 miles. You don't let ANY brand of car go without "scheduled maintenance at or around 90-100,000 miles. Look at your maintenance book that came with the car. (ALL) cars have an expensive scheduled maintenance plan. If you buy a new 2024 its gonna have a $100-300 inspection and a mechanic bill of $150-175/Hr labor before parts. Some of you sound like you're suppose to be able to buy a perfect car that will never need maintenance. Really??? sheeesh. Buy an extended warranty and a new(er) car. You're the worst kind of driver to review any car. This brand is often nicknamed the "million mile" car bc it can go that far with "scheduled maintenance" of the engine wear items and oil changes. Can your Honda or Hydaui go that far??? I challenge you as a 4 VW car owner from the 2006-2014 to beat this brand of engine on highway mpg and engine longevity. Go do your homework and stop whining. My 2006 VW diesel still going at 325,000 and my 2014 Passat Tdi still going at 147,000 with the engine pistons and rings just getting seated at 90000-100,000 miles. You don't know what that means but as a diesel tech I can tell you it means it just getting its first break in period on its longevity of the engine parts. Farfenugen baby. Go VW!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Buy at your own risk

    2.5 stars is more accurate because it’s a 50/50 car. I bought one used around 100k miles no accidents. Did it look nice? Yes. Was it comfortable? Yes. Beautiful interior, nice and sleek exterior and a car that gets pretty good gas mileage, all things you looks for. Here’s where we went wrong: The internals. Sure this car performs great when it’s running, and that’s what suckers you into buying it with ease. But after a short amount of time owning it, timing chain goes out. Learned this was a common issue and while it was a pain (and expensive) it was manageable. Well then it starts leaking oil so you fix that. Then the turbo starts cooking off oil and breaks. Before you know it the engine goes and now you’re 7k in repairs on a car you probably paid 15k or less for. To make my personal situation worse I totaled it within a month of it finally running like when I first bought it. It’s a buy at your own risk. Me personally? Not worth it and comes with plenty of issues and expensive repairs. At the same time, I’ll miss it. It’s arguably one of the more comfortable, nicer looking, and higher performing (when running) sedans on the market. Buy at your own risk.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Good car, but not reliable.

    I bought 2014 passat four years ago and was driving for a while. During that time, i had to fix such a lots of things. Everytime I went to volkawagen center, they required 200 dollors to test what's wrong there. Then I spend more than 3000 dollors during that time, but sometimes not everything was fixed.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Still the One

    Have had my beauty since 2014 and it's still a head turner. With over 110,000 miles, it still runs like brand new! I have never had issues with anything mechanical and have only had the one air bag recall.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great Buy

    We bought this VW Passat for our daughter’s 16th birthday, excellent interior design, it’s safe, reliable, great value for the money, and she loves it!!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Reliable and good gas mileage

    The car was great and comfortable good on gas mileage has enough room for 5 people enjoy 😉 using the car for transportation to Outings
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Costly repairs, poor design

    Too many problems to list. Timing chain jumped a couple teeth causing catastrophic engine failure. No check engine light to warn of impending doom. This is a very very common issue with the passat which is known by VW and they refuse to address it. I was a VW/Audi tech for 7 yrs and have lost faith in this brand. Complete junk.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • One of most comfortable with power

    This is the German car having all German qualities, comfort,performance and reliability. Another best thing is it's a cheaper than other German companies like BMW, AUDI etc. I am so glad i am driving this volkswagen, it's so roomy, it's business class car, which can take care of any family. Back seats are really spacious like business class,having really roomy trunck. It's a 1.8 turbo engine ,which handle the power really quick and smooth. Handling is so smooth and accurate, it act so confidently on corners, it's a really long sedan but it feel like really small when you drive. It's really reliable, i got zero dollar investment in last 8 months ,except oil change. Thanks.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Reliable, Sleek and very comfortable

    This car exceeded my expectations. It has great pickup with an Audi engine and very smooth braking and turning capability. I purchased it for affordability and low mileage, but got a great car overall.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Beautiful car

    Met all my expectations. Beautiful smart looking car. Rides nice. Trunk spacious. Legg room in back seats. Clean interior as if brand new. Dash is clean. The dealer buffed out one scratch and although the car had hail storm indentations you would have to look very close to see them.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2014 Volkswagen Passat is available in 13 trim levels:

  • S (4 styles)
  • S w/Nav (1 style)
  • SE (4 styles)
  • SE w/Snrf/Nav (1 style)
  • SE w/Sunroof (3 styles)
  • SE w/Sunroof & Nav (1 style)
  • SEL Premium (2 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)
  • TDI SE (1 style)
  • TDI SE w/Sunroof (1 style)
  • TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav (1 style)
  • TDI SEL Premium (1 style)
  • Wolfsburg Ed (3 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2014 Volkswagen Passat offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat?

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Is the 2014 Volkswagen Passat reliable?

The 2014 Volkswagen Passat has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2014 Volkswagen Passat owners.

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Passat a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat. 88.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 141 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.5

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