2017 Volkswagen Passat

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Summary

vs. The Competition

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat is currently rated #5 out of 10 overall in its category, beaten by the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu for Midsize Cars.

It's an average car overall compared to others in the same category and beats more than half of its competition along the way.

Its Fuel Tank Capacity and Car and Driver Overall Rating tie against competitors.

Competitors

Which is better: Volkswagen Passat or Honda Accord?

The Passat costs $15.00 less than the Accord. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is losing in a head to head match up.

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Which is better: Volkswagen Passat or Toyota Camry?

The Passat costs $630.00 less than the Camry. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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Which is better: Volkswagen Passat or Chevrolet Malibu?

The Passat costs $760.00 more than the Malibu. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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Which is better: Volkswagen Passat or Hyundai Sonata?

The Passat costs $840.00 more than the Sonata. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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Which is better: Volkswagen Passat or Kia Optima?

The Passat costs $240.00 more than the Optima. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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Which is better: Volkswagen Passat or Ford Fusion?

The Passat costs $170.00 less than the Fusion. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated it is losing in a head to head match up.

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Which is better: Volkswagen Passat or Mazda6?

The Passat costs $495.00 more than the Mazda6. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is winning in a head to head match up.

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Which is better: Volkswagen Passat or Nissan Altima?

The Passat costs $60.00 less than the Altima. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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Which is better: Volkswagen Passat or Subaru Legacy?

The Passat costs $445.00 more than the Legacy. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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2017 Volkswagen Passat Specs & Details

Is This Car Good?
Overall Rating

Best Attribute
Fuel Tank Capacity

Worst Attribute
Car and Driver Overall Rating

Rating Feature Value Analysis
MSRP$22,440.00Average with 2.5 stars based on ratings
MPG23 city / 34 highway city / highwayBad with 1.5 stars based on ratings
DrivetrainFWDAverage with 2.5 stars based on ratings
Horsepower170 to 280hpGood with 3 stars based on ratings
Fuel Tank Capacity18.5 galgalGood with 4.5 stars based on ratings
Seating Capacity5. Seats have some of the best legroom in its class, rear seats includedGood with 4 stars based on ratings
Car and Driver Overall Rating3/5Bad with 0 stars based on ratings
Motor Trend Overall Rating3.5/5Bad with 1.5 stars based on ratings
Driver/Passenger InteriorDriver/Passenger InteriorGood with 4 stars based on ratings