#18

in Affordable Midsize Cars

Based on analysis of 66 Passat reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $26,995 - $26,995
Invoice: $25,226 - $25,277
MPG: 22 City / 31 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:7.9
Performance:8.0
Exterior:7.7
Interior:8.2
Safety:8.3
Reliability:6.0
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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

VW wants buyers to compare the 2010 Passat to luxury cars, and reviewers sometimes do.  Some reviewers fall in love with it, others think it falls flat. Its conservatively stylish design may not turn heads like the brand new Mazda6 will, but it might quietly impress.

  • "The Volkswagen Passat has the presence of a well-crafted car. It is a stunning example of Volkswagen's goal of melding the aesthetic and the technical. It has a dynamic stance, and just enough extraneous shapes and creases to make it interesting from various angles." -- New Car Test Drive
  • "Like many midsize sedans, the Passat is attractive, but not striking." -- U.S. News
  • "The Passat's exterior styling is smooth, sleek and uncluttered, capped with VW's signature two-piece front grille." -- Forbes
  • "From any angle the Passat looks handsome and modern, with a slight arc to its waistline, a sporty nose-down attitude, subtle character lines and acres of chrome on its Audi-esque grille." -- Road and Track
Review Last Updated: 7/15/09