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2020 Volkswagen Passat consumer reviews

$22,995 starting MSRP
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(27 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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Great Car

I purchased my SEL from a dealership with only 13k miles. Great Value with every option you can get in a car the only thing it doesn't come with is a Heads Up Mph Display. The Fender Speakers System with Apple Car Play sounds rich. It has Wifi Bluetooth ,Heated back seats, Trunk Release by Foot, Remote Start, Rain Sensing wipers, auto dim rearview mirror. Door Entry lights auto, unlocks car automatically with a push button start. I wish the engine had more muscle. Overall so far 4.5 Stars

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Vw Passat review,going to keep this car because of

This has been a great car,reliability is great.has been a winner since leasing it,will not change from the brand,because where Vw stands on customer service.

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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A Solid Value

My 2020 Passat SE is a great car. It has a comfortable ride. The 6 speed Tiptronic (automatic) transmission shifts smoothly. Minimal wind noise in the quiet cabin. Does not have auto engine stop/start feature (thank goodness) but does have adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring and rain sensing wipers. I get 31-32 mpg in town and about 36.5 mpg highway. My car insurance bill actually went down with all the safety features. I got my car for $7000 less than MSRP. Big trunk and plenty of legroom in back seat. 600+ mile range between fillups!

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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Excellent vehicle for long rides.

Great road vehicle, good gas mileage and holds the road. Smooth and quiet ride. Value For the buck worthy. Decent styling. SEL very well equipped.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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The 2020 Passat

What can I say? I have reviewed previous Passats, the Arteon, and the Phaeton here. As an avid VW fan and follower, I am Not so impressed with the new Passat. VW has definitely stripped this car of the lot of good it used to have. 2017 V6 Passat SEL Premium with V6 is probably the last good year for this car. Sure the price has decreased along with the good engine. The Passat used to stand out in a crowd, now it fits right in like a rental car. I do like the exterior styling somewhat. Gas mileage is decent. This is a no frills option for straight forward transportation.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love the Passat

This car gets great gas mileage and is comfortable. Love taking it on road trips. Just wish it had heated seats for the winter. Also wish it had a sun roof.

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

I love all the room in it drives smooth and all the features it has I am still finding new features and I am going in a year with 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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Very nice car

This car is very comfortable.I got the s model which has everything I need.It’s great on gas and it’s fun to drive.I traded a Lincoln MKS so while it’s no Lincoln I like the feeling in the Passat better.It’s hard to explain if you’ve never driven a German car.It’s like you’re more in control of the vehicle like you’re more grounded.Hope this helps.Plus it was a great deal with no interest.I bought it at IDE Volkswagen. I would recommend them to anyone.

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 IT

It is such a beautiful car not your typical Mom Car. I wanted a ladies car and that is what I got! The trunk is huge which will make me happy when shopping. Also the back seat has great leg room for my 6foot grown boys! When they ride with me!

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 quality, performance.

Excellent vehicle, great quality for the price. Sophisticated, refined, and exceptional quality. A great driving experience, prestige and impeccable engineering all for the average consumer.

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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