Volkswagen Passat
In published reviews,
critics awarded this
vehicle an average
overall score of:
| Priced From | $20,845 |
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| MPG | 27.0 |
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 Sedan
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Wall Street Journal
Detroit News
| Reviewed By | Critic Credibility [?] | Style Reviewed |
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| Scott Burgess Scott Burgess | 8.5 out of 10 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan |
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat sheds its discretion and moves into the cars-for-the-masses lane, offering a great ride at an affordable price.
Edmunds.com
| Reviewed By | Critic Credibility [?] | Style Reviewed |
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| Staff Review Edmunds.com | 7.8 out of 10 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan |
The Volkswagen Passat is now a better fit for the majority of consumers. It’s priced right, drives well and finally holds a family of five comfortably. And thankfully, it still has its German roots.
Edmunds.com
| Reviewed By | Critic Credibility [?] | Style Reviewed |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Review Edmunds.com | 7.8 out of 10 | 2013 Volkswagen Passat Sedan |
Distinguishing itself with European-style refinement and top safety scores, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat is a solid choice for a family sedan.
Washington Post
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| Warren Brown Warren Brown | 7.3 out of 10 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan |
In terms of standard equipment and quality of interior materials, the 2012 Passat SEL family sedan beats the competition. In terms of road performance and fuel economy, it challenges them all. It also sports exterior styling that favorably sets it apart from its rivals.
New York Times
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| Lawrence Ulrich Lawrence Ulrich | 7.3 out of 10 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan |
The Passat drives like a special piece, a cut above the usual mainstream family sedans. And an attractive price helps to make up for its lack of pizzazz. Yet it doesn’t feel designed for the bargain bin.
AutoGuide.com
| Reviewed By | Critic Credibility [?] | Style Reviewed |
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| Ken Glassman Ken Glassman | 7.3 out of 10 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan |
The new Passat V6 SEL Premium offers a solid, German engineered family sedan that is fun to drive and with a lot of amenities. Targeted at American consumers with more size, when fully-loaded it’s like a less expensive alternative to a smaller Audi.
MotorWeek
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| Staff Review MotorWeek | 7.2 out of 10 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan |
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is roomy, affordable, and can drive rings around Camry and Accord. We like it a lot.
LeftLane News
| Reviewed By | Critic Credibility [?] | Style Reviewed |
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| Mark Elias Mark Elias | 7.2 out of 10 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan |
V-Dub really has a contender with the 2012 Passat. Improved at most every turn, it is not the sexiest design out there, but that could help its longevity in the marketplace. It’s clear that VW is going for “Great for the price of good, v2.0.”
USA Today
| Reviewed By | Critic Credibility [?] | Style Reviewed |
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| James R. Healey James R. Healey | 7.1 out of 10 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan |
While the Passat isn’t exactly exciting, it’s comfortably roomy and well beyond competent on the road, with a starting price that is among the lowest in the segment.
Cars.com
| Reviewed By | Critic Credibility [?] | Style Reviewed |
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| Mike Hanley Mike Hanley | 6.7 out of 10 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan |
The redesigned 2012 Passat combines the driving dynamics and interior quality that VW fans expect with the roominess, comfort and value that the wider public demands.