Passat Comparison
The Volkswagen Passat may be a mid-sized sedan on the outside, but it offers plenty of room on the inside. It is also the only mid-sized sedan with a TDI Clean Diesel available. These two superlatives just only scratch the surface on what the Passat offers. If one phrase would describe the Passat in a nutshell – it is German Engineering.
Is the Passat the right mid-sized family sedan to own? Perhaps a comparison would suffice here. We put the Passat up against the Toyota Camry and the Hyundai Sonata to find out.
Volkswagen Passat S 1.8T | Toyota Camry | Hyundai Sonata | |
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Engine (Standard) | 1.8Liter turbocharged I-4 – 170HP | 2.5Liter I-4 – 178HP | 2.4Liter I-4 - 185HP |
Combined Fuel Economy | 29 MPG | 28 MPG | 29 MPG |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs. | 3240 lbs. | 3252 lbs. |
Rear Sear Room (Head/Leg/Hip/Shoulder in inches) | 37.8/39.1/NA/57.0 | 38.0/38.9/54.5/56.6 | 38.0/45.5/56.1/56.5 |
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu. Ft. | 15.4 cu. Ft. | 16.3 cu. Ft. |
Base Price | $21,340 | $22,970 | $21,150 |
There are some clear advantages the Passat has just by looking at the numbers. However, they only tell part of the story. The Passat offers a lot for the money, including Car-Net connected services, the option of Fender Premium Audio and a comfortable space to stretch out over miles of road. To further stretch out those miles – it is worth repeating that the Passat offers the only TDI Clean Diesel in its class, for a 795 mile range on a full tank of gas.
Shopping for a mid-sized family sedan? Try one that is safe – a IIHS Top Pick + for 2014 – and efficient. Try a Passat for size.