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2017 Volkswagen Passat consumer reviews

$22,440 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Passat Volkswagen
(176 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
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Best midsize car I ever owned

I have been shopping for 3 months because my lease of my Mazda 3 was coming to an end. The Passat far exceeding my expectations in looks, safety and price. Feels like I'm driving an Audi at the cost of a Malibu. Love this car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Loving My Passat

I purchased this car as a replacement for my 2008 Avalon. The Avalon was more luxury while the Passat is more sport. I did not ;however, give up much in the luxury department when I purchased the Passat. It is perfect for me as travel vehicle and running around town while still getting excellent gas mileage. The interior is well appointed and comfortable. The only thing I really gave up was cooled seats. I still have my heated seats and a better manufactured vehicle that gives me comfort but also that sporty , get up and go feeling.

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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Very reliable and great on ??

This vehicle meets all of my needs. It?s reliable and great on gas ?? great gas mileage . I love my Passat and will recommend Heritage VW South Atlanta.

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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This is the second time I have a Passat tsise.

The 2014 had more raw power. The 2017 is easier to control and has more bells and whistles. I love the new one but miss the power.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Practical but still fun.

The car checked all the boxes I needed. It has a large trunk and still has the room to sit 2 car seats with room to spare. It may not be a speed demon, it still has enough passing power if needed and is actually quite fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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a nice roomy car with combined 28-32 mpg 87 octane

Very nice vehicle to try and see if you might like. Very roomy both front and rear seats with a huge trunk. You really don't need an uneconomical large engine; the 1.8 liter responds nicely ...

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very Impressed

It's a Great Car! Drives well, Interior is very elegant. VW has alway produced nothing but dependable cars. Glad I purchased another one!

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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This car is well enginered it performs superb it d

this car is in need of nothing the engineers for this vw passat thought of everything great job guys! I look forward to driving this car every day.I even look for excuses to go somewhere just to feel young again.So glad that i purchased this car.before this i was driving a buick lacrosse but i would take this vw over the buick dollar for dollar you cant beat this vw.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The best one the I've owned

I love this car it's fun to drive, roomy, comfortable and smooth. The exterior design are looked good especially the 19 inch wheels. The interior designed are stunning and the Apple car play is easy to use.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Luxury at a reasonable price

Exactly what the headline reads. This is a near luxury car for minimal additional dollars from other manufacturers.

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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