For This is one of the cheapest Passats you can buy, but it comes with a powerful engine and a decent standard of kit.

Against CO2 emissions are on the high side and SE cars have a few desirable equipment upgrades.

Volkswagen Passat Saloon

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

It might be one of the cheapest models, but this Passat has plenty of kit and lots of power. We reckon it’s worth upgrading to SE trim, though.

What Car? readers say

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Key facts

0–60mph
8.5 secs
Top speed
137 mph
Average mpg
40.9
Tank range
630 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Passat doesn’t offer the hatchback versatility of some rivals – unless you choose the estate version – but its classy image and roomy cabin are plenty of compensation.

As well as cutting a suitable dash in the corporate car park, the Passat is good to drive, if not quite as accomplished as a Ford Mondeo. There are some fine engines to choose from, most of which are very competitive for CO2 emissions and fuel economy.

For the most part, the Passat lives up to its upmarket image. It’s solidly built and looks the part, but some of the interior plastics aren’t as plush as you might expect.

Entry-level S trim provides all the basics, and SE and Sport versions come with plenty of kit. A number of high-tech options are available, including systems that steer the car into a suitable parking space for you and one that can stop the car at low speed if you get too close to the one in front.

Reader test team says:

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I have always somehow hated VW's for their obvious and dull design and I reluctantly accepted this one as my company car... well, after nearly a year…

Dejan Bozic

5 out of 5 stars

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Hello all, I have just received my company car (Bluemotion Sport 140BHP) in the middle of February, 12 and the car surpasses the test drive!! I had…

Craig Seymour

4 out of 5 stars

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Having been a bit concerned about some of the poor reviews of this car I decided to take the plunge and trade my 40 month old Jetta which had…

Steven Bedford

4 out of 5 stars

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Not quite sure what cars the other reviewers are driving, it's most definitely not the same as mine ! The Passat has a good quality interior, easily a…

Matt Collins

5 out of 5 stars
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