2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
- 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
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Based on analysis of 27 Passat-Wagon reviews and test drives.
Safety - What the Auto Press Says
Safety agencies do not test the Passat Wagon separately from the Passat sedan, since the two share all critical safety components. The 2009 Passat does well in government crash tests -- earning four out of five stars for both driver and front passenger protection in frontal impacts. In side-impact testing, the Passat earns five stars for protecting the driver, and four for the rear-seat passenger.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the car a "Top Safety Pick" because it earned top scores in the Institute's frontal- and side-impact tests, and offers standard stability control.
Accident Avoidance
Standard accident avoidance features include four-wheel disc brakes, with an anti-lock brake system (ABS) and automatic disc wiping to keep brake discs dry and clean in wet conditions, an electronic stability system, a tire pressure monitoring system, adaptive cruise control and LED tailights which are brighter and faster-acting than regular light bulbs.
Crash Protection
Standard crash protection features include a strong chassis and frame, six air bags, including frontal- and side-impact air bags for the front seats and side curtain air bags. Rear-seat side-impact air bags are optional. Also included on the base model are active-adjustable head restraints for all five passengers, and anchors for a child-safety seat.
