Volkswagen Passat Estate (00-05) - Review

Review by Parkers on
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Latest Passat models build on their reputation for high standards of quality, and still rank amongst the best choices in this class. Revised rather than completely re-designed, to keep it ahead of rivals such as Mondeo.
Volkswagen Passat Estate (00-05)

TDI PD 130 for performance and economy, quality, safety, space

Top models are overpriced

New price range:

£15,150 - £32,470

Used price range:

£520 - £4,230

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

4 out of 5

Latest Passat models build on their reputation for high standards of quality, and still rank amongst the best choices in this class. Revised rather than completely re-designed, to keep it ahead of rivals such as Mondeo. Changes to the bodywork include new lights both front and rear, a larger corporate grille and flashings of chrome, while there is the choice of excellent petrol and diesel units. This includes the satisfyingly swift TDI PD 130.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Handling

3 out of 5

Comfort

4.5 out of 5

Practicality

4 out of 5

Behind the wheel

4 out of 5

Safety

4 out of 5

Reliability

4 out of 5

Running costs

4 out of 5

Green credentials

2 out of 5

Buying used

4 out of 5

Selling

3.5 out of 5

Equipment

3.5 out of 5

What owners say...

 Loves the 4wd as I tow. Has got me out of muddy fields on many occasions and through the snow during winter without an issue.  

5 out of 5

Andrew Pack ,   20 Mar 2013    ... read more

 Apart from being very reliable, the ability to carry loads of (heavy) equipment without loss of performance.  

5 out of 5

Graham Dennis ,   01 Sep 2012    ... read more

 Easy to fit a family of 4 in (teenage kids), load space is a good size.  

3 out of 5

Ian Cother ,   22 Jul 2012    ... read more

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