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2017 Volkswagen Passat consumer reviews

$22,440 starting MSRP
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(177 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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Great car

Drives great. Love the turbo. The tech is amazing. Lots of safety features. Wife and kids love it.

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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Great Car for the money!

We leased the Passat on April 15th. After 3 weeks, we couldn't be happier. We love the features like the backup camera and the entertainment system! The performance on the road has been excellent as well!

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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Best car I ever had

I obviously love it or I wouldn't have bought it. The package included everything I wanted and more, the interior is awesome. It glides across the road, and they had to pry me out of it Sunday.

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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Excellent Car!

Very good driveability. Plenty of room. Good infotainment system. Gets great highway mileage. Much improved safety features.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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its great for what you are getting

definitely buy it because it will be worth it and if you get the v6 then it has a lot of juice too. The technology that is n this car is amazing, in the sel the lane assist function is great and works all the time.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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a Car that all would love

It is a great middle sized car. This is the second Passat we have owned and this one has met the expectations we had for a new car. It handles great on the road and all the options function well. Thanks Volkswagen.

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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New Passat

Premium SEL- great car - every bell & whistle imaginable. Great size inside front back & truck. Leather is beautiful & stereo is exceptional!

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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2017 VW Passat SEL Premium

I have had several luxury cars over the years to include: 2 BMW's, a Mercedes, an Acura, a Toyota Camry and Avalon, and a Denali GMC...so I have a range of experience with different types of cars. This is our second VW Passat. I have been so happy with the quality, the roominess, the drive itself, and the overall gas performance (38 mi /gal on highway) of the VW Passat. I would without any reservations, recommend this car to anyone who likes a nice size vehicle and exceptional gas mileage performance. It is by far the best car for the money!!

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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Love my R-line Passat

This vehicle is nicely equip for the cost, the driving experience is unique. Passat is my third VW in the last 12 years. I'm a VW fan.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Loyal VW Owner

Just bought a 2017 VW Passat SEL Premium. I really didn't want to turn in my 2012 Passat Diesel as I LOVED it. However, I wasn't sure about the "fix", (specifically how it would affect the car AND more important would it definitely pass inspection/emissions in NJ?). Plus VW was paying me a premium for it. So, I purchased the 2017 gas model. Can't really talk about reliability yet but had zero problems with my 2012 with over 70K miles. The 2017 has lots of new features. HUGE rear seat space, and 2 front seats are comfortable...but only gave 4 stars for Interior because they closed up what little space under the radio area there was and I preferred it "open". I like more room for "stuff" and it seems there is less room now. Still a lot of car/value for the price and I purchased with the hope VW is still building a quality vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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