Volkswagen $30,000 - $50,000
Auto Type
- SUVs (3)
- Mid-Size Cars (2)
- Sports Cars (2)
- Wagons (2)
- Convertibles (2)
Fuel Economy
- 15 MPG or Better (7)
- 20 MPG or Better (1)
- MPG Not Available (1)
- MSRP: $28,990 - $38,100
- Invoice: $27,003 - $35,517
- MPG: 21 City / 29 Hwy
2008 Volkswagen Eos
#6 in Affordable Four-Seat Convertibles
The 2008 Volkswagen Eos is a solid all-around performer that doesn't excel at anything. It offers one of the least expensive retractable hardtops available, and good fuel economy. However, serious questions about the reliability of Volkswagen ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.8 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 9.4 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $28,110 - $36,970
- Invoice: $26,144 - $34,337
- MPG: 23 City / 32 Hwy
2007 Volkswagen Eos
The Eos delivers the versatility of a retractable hardtop and a conservatively stylish exterior, but can't match the sporty dynamics or interior comfort of others in its class. If you're in the market for an ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 9.4 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $23,990 - $38,000
- Invoice: $22,359 - $35,556
- MPG: 21 City / 29 Hwy
2008 Volkswagen Passat
#19 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The 2008 VW Passat delivers excellent safety features, sporty performance and an upscale interior for its class, but spotty reliability history is a concern, as is its high pricetag.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Exterior: | 7.3 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $23,180 - $32,130
- Invoice: $21,538 - $29,956
- MPG: 23 City / 32 Hwy
2007 Volkswagen Passat
The Passat delivers excellent safety features, sporty performance and an upscale interior for its class, but spotty reliability history is a concern.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.3 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $25,200 - $39,200
- Invoice: $23,479 - $36,669
- MPG: 21 City / 29 Hwy
2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
#6 in Affordable Full Size Wagons
The 2008 Passat Wagon offers comfort and utility in an appealing package. In addition to two powerful engine options and superb handling, the new Passat Wagon comfortably seats five passengers, has plenty of room for ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.7 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $24,370 - $33,320
- Invoice: $22,637 - $31,054
- MPG: 23 City / 31 Hwy
2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
The Passat Wagon offers comfort and utility in an appealing package. In addition to two powerful engine options and superb handling, the new Passat Wagon comfortably seats five passengers, has plenty of room for extra ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.8 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 8.2 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $32,990 - $32,990
- Invoice: $31,283 - $31,283
- MPG: 18 City / 23 Hwy
2008 Volkswagen R32
#3 in Affordable Performance Cars
The 2008 Volkswagen R32 ranks in the middle of its class for its pleasing exterior design and performance dynamics. Many critics, however, complain about its lack of a true manual transmission and question its overall ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $24,300 - $32,940
- Invoice: $22,551 - $30,668
- MPG: - TBD - City / - TBD - Hwy
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
#3 in Affordable Compact SUVs
The recently-released Volkswagen Tiguan (a blend of the words "tiger" and "iguana") is a sporty and appealing entry that ranks near the top its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 8.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.1 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $38,110 - $59,140
- Invoice: $35,035 - $54,267
- MPG: 16 City / 20 Hwy
2007 Volkswagen Touareg
The Touareg has surprisingly strong off-road capabilities, but suffers from a poor reliability record. If you're in the market for a luxury midsize SUV, you should also consider the higher rated Acura MDX, BMW X5, ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.3 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 9.3 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $39,300 - $68,340
- Invoice: $36,183 - $62,785
- MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
2008 Volkswagen Touareg2
#10 in Luxury Midsize SUVs
The Touareg2 offers good on-road performance and surprisingly strong off-road capabilities, but suffers from a poor reliability record. It ranks in the bottom half of its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
