Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passat

Price $23,295 – $38,295
Fuel consumption 6.3 – 11.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 80%(view ratings)
Volkswagen is making some subtle changes to its 2016 Passat. The front end, in particular, has been updated. The Trendline, Trendline +, Comfortline, Highline and Execline versions are all available. The baseline engine is a 1.8-litre 170-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder. There's also a 3.6-litre 280-horsepower V6. At press time, the 2.0-litre diesel was no longer offered, but it's just a matter of time before it's back again.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 80%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 9/10
Safety 10/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 8/10
Mid-size sedans
The Car Guide rating 82%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 9/10
Safety 10/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 8/10

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