Summary
vs. The Competition
The 2017 Volkswagen Passat is currently rated #4 out of 10 overall in its category, beaten by the 2017 Mazda6 for Midsize Cars.
It's a good car overall compared to others in the same category and beats more than half of its competition along the way.
Its Driver/Passenger Interior and Fuel Tank Capacity win versus competitors, but its Motor Trend Overall Rating loses against the competition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which is better: Volkswagen Passat or Ford Fusion?
The Passat costs $170.00 less than the Fusion. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Volkswagen Passat or Mazda6?
The Passat costs $495.00 more than the Mazda6. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
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.
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.
2017 Volkswagen Passat Specs & Details
Is This Car Good?
Overall Rating
Best Attribute
Driver/Passenger Interior
Worst Attribute
Motor Trend Overall Rating
| Rating | Feature | Value | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,440.00 | Average with 2.5 stars based on ratings | |
| MPG | 23 city / 34 highway city / highway | Bad with 0 stars based on ratings | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | Bad with 0 stars based on rating | |
| Horsepower | 170 to 280hp | Average with 2.5 stars based on ratings | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.5 galgal | Good with 5 stars based on ratings | |
| Seating Capacity | 5. Seats have some of the best legroom in its class, rear seats included | Good with 5 stars based on ratings | |
| Car and Driver Overall Rating | 3/5 | Bad with 0 stars based on rating | |
| Motor Trend Overall Rating | 3.5/5 | Bad with 0 stars based on rating | |
| Driver/Passenger Interior |  | Good with 5 stars based on ratings |