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2019 Volkswagen Passat

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Rating6.3

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Sedan
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$25,295 - $29,995
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Longer warranty than rivals

Clunky transmission

Only 2 trims on the lineup

Generous rear legroom and cargo space

Heavy steering wheel

More standard driving aids

Comfortable ride

Needs an urgent redesign

Updated infotainment system

Specs & Features

$25,295

price

174 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

184 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize sedan segment, the 2019 Volkswagen Passat Sedan is a direct competitor to the Honda Accord, the Toyota Camry, and the Chevrolet Malibu. The Passat starts off at an MSRP of $25,295, going all the up to $29,995, with 2 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Passat manages a 0-60 of 8.5 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 29 MPG.

Buying Advice

If your budget is a constraint, the base Wolfsburg Edition trim will work out for you. However, if you can stretch it for $4,700, it is better to select the SE R-Line which gets trim-specific styling elements, a power trunk, dual-zone automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, navigation, and more.

Trims

    Wolfsburg Edition
    $25,295 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 174 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 184 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 127 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg
    SE R-Line
    $29,995 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 174 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 184 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg

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Torque

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2019 Volkswagen Passat vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		8.4 sec-127 mph
    		5.3 sec13.6 sec142 mph
    		6 sec14.5 sec130 mph
    		6 sec14.5 sec145 mph
    		6.1 sec14.6 sec-
    2019 Audi A6

    Ranked #3

    		6.1 sec15.1 sec130 mph
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    2019 Volkswagen Passat vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg18.5 gal.462.5/666 mi.
      		29 mpg41 mpg34 mpg14.5 gal.420.5/594.5 mi.
      		29 mpg36 mpg32 mpg15.8 gal.- -
      		28 mpg39 mpg32 mpg16.2 gal.453.6/631.8 mi.
      		26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg18.5 gal.481/647.5 mi.
      		25 mpg34 mpg29 mpg18.5 gal.462.5/629 mi.

      2019 Volkswagen Passat vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		191.9 in.72.2 in.58.5 in.5.4 in.110.4 in.
        		198.1 in.74.4 in.57.7 in.3.8 in.112.2 in.
        		197.5 in.73.5 in.57.5 in.7 in.114.4 in.
        		195.7 in.73.6 in.57.9 in.6 in.112.4 in.
        		195 in.78.2 in.57.4 in.4.1 in.116.5 in.
        		194.6 in.73.5 in.58.2 in.5.7 in.117.1 in.

        2019 Volkswagen Passat vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		15.9 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.-
          2019 Audi A6

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          		13.7 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          		16 cu.ft.107.8 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.
          		12 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.218.9 cu.ft.
          2019 Mazda 6

          Ranked #4

          		14.7 cu.ft.99.8 cu.ft.148.9 cu.ft.
          		65.7 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.120.1 cu.ft.

          2019 Volkswagen Passat vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		-15.9 cu.ft.--
            		218.9 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.218.9 cu.ft.-
            		-17.8 cu.ft.--
            2019 Audi A6

            Ranked #4

            		323.1 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.-
            		252.6 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.-
            		-12.3 cu.ft.--

            2019 Volkswagen Passat vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		1000 lbs.904 lbs.3285 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3410 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3739 lbs.
              		-1016 lbs.- -
              		-925 lbs.3241 lbs.
              2019 Audi A6

              Ranked #2

              		-1102 lbs.4101 lbs.

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