1.8T S 4dr Sedan
2017 Volkswagen Passat

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Despite the fact that the Volkswagen Passat is the best-selling VW in history, greater even than the Beetle, it still ranks third in midsize competition, behind the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. After a light refresh for 2016, it hasn't changed in 2017. It's assembled in the United States.

It's a conservative and straightforward car, while still being a fine and handsome one. It's big for a midsize car, nearly 192 inches long with a 110-inch wheelbase. That enables 117.9 cubic feet of interior space, a bit less than Subaru Legacy's 119.6 cubic feet.

The Passat does very little wrong. It's powered by a fairly peppy turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine making 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, mated to a smooth 6-speed automatic, with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive isn't available, nor is a diesel, because of the whole emissions cheating scandal.

The more powerful engine is a V6 making 280 hp and 258 lb-ft, mated to a 6-speed twin-clutch direct-shift gearbox, or DSG.

The 1.8-liter engine gets 23/34/27 miles per gallon City/Highway/Combined, EPA-rated. That's fairly efficient for a four-cylinder turbo, but far behind hybrids from Chevy and Toyota. And still behind non-hybrids like the Hyundai Sonata (31 Combined), Chevrolet Malibu (30 Combined), and all-wheel-drive Subaru Legacy (29 Combined).

The V6 gets 20/28/23 mpg, which is closer to V6 competitors.

Premium fuel is recommended, but Regular works. You just get a bit less power and fuel mileage. Those EPA numbers always come from Premium fuel when recommended by the manufacturer.

The NHTSA gives the Passat five stars overall in safety, with four stars in front and rollover crash protection. The IIHS gives the Passat its top Good scores in all of its tests, including the small-overlap front crash test. When equipped with optional active safety features such as forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and blind-spot monitors, the Passat is an IIHS Top Safety Pick. A Poor rating for headlamps keep it from Top Safety Pick +.

A rearview camera system is standard, as is a post-collision braking system that helps lessen the severity of secondary collisions.
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Despite the fact that the Volkswagen Passat is the best-selling VW in history, greater even than the Beetle, it still ranks third in midsize competition, behind the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. After a light refresh for 2016, it hasn't changed in 2017. It's assembled in the United States.

It's a conservative and straightforward car, while still being a fine and handsome one. It's big for a midsize car, nearly 192 inches long with a 110-inch wheelbase. That enables 117.9 cubic feet of interior space, a bit less than Subaru Legacy's 119.6 cubic feet.

The Passat does very little wrong. It's powered by a fairly peppy turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine making 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, mated to a smooth 6-speed automatic, with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive isn't available, nor is a diesel, because of the whole emissions cheating scandal.

The more powerful engine is a V6 making 280 hp and 258 lb-ft, mated to a 6-speed twin-clutch direct-shift gearbox, or DSG.

The 1.8-liter engine gets 23/34/27 miles per gallon City/Highway/Combined, EPA-rated. That's fairly efficient for a four-cylinder turbo, but far behind hybrids from Chevy and Toyota. And still behind non-hybrids like the Hyundai Sonata (31 Combined), Chevrolet Malibu (30 Combined), and all-wheel-drive Subaru Legacy (29 Combined).

The V6 gets 20/28/23 mpg, which is closer to V6 competitors.

Premium fuel is recommended, but Regular works. You just get a bit less power and fuel mileage. Those EPA numbers always come from Premium fuel when recommended by the manufacturer.

The NHTSA gives the Passat five stars overall in safety, with four stars in front and rollover crash protection. The IIHS gives the Passat its top Good scores in all of its tests, including the small-overlap front crash test. When equipped with optional active safety features such as forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and blind-spot monitors, the Passat is an IIHS Top Safety Pick. A Poor rating for headlamps keep it from Top Safety Pick +.

A rearview camera system is standard, as is a post-collision braking system that helps lessen the severity of secondary collisions.
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Retail Price

$22,440 MSRP / Window Sticker Price
Engine 1.8L I-4
MPG 23 City / 34 Hwy
Seating 5 Passengers
Transmission 6-spd w/OD
Power 170 @ 4800 rpm
Drivetrain front-wheel
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