2008-2010 Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Mid-size Sedan
The Volkswagen Passat is a five-passenger car that comes with the lowest base price in its class because it offers midsize sedan sensibility in a large enough package to compete in the full size class. It is economical by offering 32 mpg highway with the standard 2.5-liter gas engine, and it is the only car in this class to offer a diesel motor (rated at 31/42 mpg city/highway.) This economy combined with its sporty handling is likely why Consumer Reports recommends this sedan, and it received JD Power's Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) award.



The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (6)
Turbo
96,59,207,152,49,151Turbo
47Komfort
241,95Lux
67,158,62,157,56VR6
243VR6
Available drive chains
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (1)
Komfort
96,241,59,207,152,157,95,47,151Available packages (1)
NAVIGATION INFOTAINMENT PKG
6.5" high resolution touch-screen display integrated 30GB hard drive audio CD/video DVD playback MP3/WMA capability SD memory card slot center console 3.5mm aux input jack multimedia socket for USB flash drive or USB MP3 playerAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automaticAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend