The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
78
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Great
83/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Average
79/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Average
76/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Average
71/100
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
The Volkswagen Passat is the mid-size car built for family-size fun. And with its sleek lines and sophisticated interior family time looks better than ever—whether it’s the daily commute or a weekend getaway. Choose from four models: S SE the sporty R-Line and the luxurious SEL. Experience the power of German engineering. A two-liter turbocharged engine gives your Passat plenty of get up and go—and Cup to 34 miles to the gallon. Sport Mode adds even more fun. Volkswagen App-Connect brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration to a glass-covered touchscreen display. Get your apps maps music and more. Available Volkswagen Car-Net Remote Access turns your compatible smartphone into a remote control for your Passat. Other available high-tech features include Adaptive Cruise Control that works in stop-and-go traffic Lane Assist and Park assist. Choose from a variety of colors options and Genuine Volkswagen Accessories and build a Passat that’s all yours. Upgrade your family time with the Volkswagen Passat.
Technology
The Volkswagen Passat has all the technology your family wants. Volkswagen App-Connect brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration to a glass-covered touchscreen display. Get your apps maps music and more. Available Volkswagen Car-Net Remote Access turns your compatible smartphone into a remote control for your Passat. Ever noticed it was raining and wondered if you rolled up your car’s windows? Ever boarded a plane and remembered you forgot to lock your car’s doors? Well now you can fix it with your smartphone. The Volkswagen Passat. Keeping your family connected.
Safety
The Volkswagen Passat helps you protect what matters most: Your family. Six airbags Front and Rear Crumple Zones and a Rigid Safety Cage are there if worse comes to worst but Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking help you avoid collisions in the first place. The Blind Spot Monitor helps you change lanes more safely and the first time Rear Traffic Alert saves you from getting hit you’ll never want to back out of a driveway or parking spot without it again. The Volkswagen Passat. Peace of mind comes standard.
Performance
The Volkswagen Passat offers a powerful way to move your family. Its two-liter turbocharged inline-four is fast and fun with 174 horsepower and 206 pound-feet of torque—and it gets up to 34 miles to a gallon of gas. The Passat’s Six-Speed Tiptronic Transmission gives you amazingly quick upshifts and downshifts. Put it in Sport Mode and use the Steering-Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters for an even better driving experience. Add the Passat’s sophisticated suspension and electro-mechanical steering and you’ve got one fun-to-drive family sedan. With a Volkswagen Passat it’s play as you go.