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2016 Volkswagen Passat consumer reviews

$22,440 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Passat Volkswagen
(91 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
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I love Volkswagen!

This is second Passat I’ve had. Had a CC, but needed more trunk. You can fit four sets of golf clubs in trunk & four adult passengers ride comfortably.

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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Most reliable car I have ever owned

Best car I have ever owned. Most reliable, comfortable, dealer’s customer service, design, performance, horse power better than many SUVs, Bluetooth, power windows, keyless entry, entertainment system (cd player, usb, radio).

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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Most reliable car I have or ever had.

This car is right for me. The driving and comfort is excellent. Clean inside and out. Gas mileage is a plus and turbo speed a plus as well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I enjoy the style and fuel efficiency

VW Passat has a great style, loaded with technology and great on fuel consumption. For a 1.4 Turbo engine, the car has power you need when needed.

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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Car exceeded my expectation

Excellent design and fairly reliable reputation. roomy on the inside. Fairly efficient on gas, unless you push it and the Turbo charge kicks in. Full size the give better chance in case of an accident.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the best cars i ever owned

Great legroom in the back seat. German driving experience with precision. Dependable and decent power when needed. Great handling in teh city and freeway. very impressed by the MPG on Freeway. about 35 on drives from California to Washington.

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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Needs more love!

This car needs some more love! At least where I live, it is rare to see 2016+ versions of these in the San Diego area. FYI, these are some of the cars I’ve been on in the past: 2000 Ford Taurus 2009 Scion tC 2007 Mitsubishi Galant 2007 Toyota Corolla 2016 Chevy Cruze Here’s my breakdown: Comfort: first car ever which I’ve have NOT felt pain in the tail bone! Interior: you either love it or hate it. Personally I love how all the lines seem clean, neat, and tidy. No crazy Lamborghini-wannabe lines darting everywhere. Performance: RELATIVELY speaking from some of the cars I’ve experienced, this car definitely packs a punch. You are not going to be setting Guinness records, but you’ll have enough punch from this little guy. I really love the steering. I started driving a Scion tC, which at the time had a heavy steering feel. When I initially met my car, I definitely noticed how much more lighter it was.... without being too light? Like, there is a feel.... maybe tamed? But in a good way lol hard to describe, but it felt “correct” for the car. I’ve driven a 2016 Nissan Frontier and that steering felt robotic...unnatural. On the Passat, it was light and natural. Value: Definitely biased on this one. I’m loving the car so far. Exterior: Again, subject to interpretation. I love the clean, almost minimalist look it has. Reliability: So far, we shall see. The only thing aside from routine maintenance that has gone bad so far was the master switch that controls all 4 windows.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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RIDE SHARE DRIVER

Roomy, stylish, smooth ride. Passengers like it. Quite. Problem with my previous Uber car was too noisy, Nissan Versa. The Passat rides like a luxury car with economy mileage. I get up to 38 on highway and about 33 combined. I have driven many cars over the years. VW Passat and Subaru Outback are the best, in my humble opinion. Most fun to drive is 1987 Mustang 5.0 manual, but not very practical.

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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One of the Best Cars I’ve owned

The VW Passat I purchased has been highly reliable and excellent on gas mileage. The ride is comfortable especially given all the pot holes at this time of year. Great technology, very happy with the 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 German engineering....

Had to get a replacement vehicle due to previous one being totaled due to a recent ice storm. Purchased same model Passat only 4 years newer. Like the size, available options and quality. Gas mileage is a plus. Would of liked to get it in a manual transmission...wasn't going to be Signs of the times.

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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