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 a good 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 Seating Capacity win versus competitors, but its Car and Driver Overall Rating loses against the competition.
The Passat costs $15.00 less than the Accord. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
The Passat costs $630.00 less than the Camry. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
The Passat costs $760.00 more than the Malibu. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
The Passat costs $840.00 more than the Sonata. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
The Passat costs $240.00 more than the Optima. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
The Passat costs $170.00 less than the Fusion. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
The Passat costs $495.00 more than the Mazda6. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
The Passat costs $60.00 less than the Altima. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
The Passat costs $445.00 more than the Legacy. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Rating | Feature | Value | Analysis |
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MSRP | $22,440.00 | Average with 2.5 stars based on ratings | |
MPG | 23 city / 34 highway city / highway | Bad with 1.5 stars based on ratings | |
Drivetrain | FWD | Average with 2.5 stars based on ratings | |
Horsepower | 170 to 280hp | Good with 3 stars based on ratings | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.5 galgal | Good with 4.5 stars based on ratings | |
Seating Capacity | 5. Seats have some of the best legroom in its class, rear seats included | Good with 4 stars based on ratings | |
Car and Driver Overall Rating | 3/5 | Bad with 0 stars based on ratings | |
Motor Trend Overall Rating | 3.5/5 | Bad with 1.5 stars based on ratings | |
Driver/Passenger Interior | ![]() | Good with 4 stars based on ratings |