Volkswagen Passat Saloon car reviews
Thinking of buying a new Volkswagen Passat saloon car? If you’re looking for saloon cars for sale, we have got loads of reviews plus links to the latest models you can buy.
If you like the security of a separate boot, a traditionally styled car, and you aren’t interested in those new crossover cars, then a saloon car could be the best choice for you.
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Volkswagen Passat Saloon car reviews
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Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2015 - 2021) Review
Passat is an accomplished, well-rounded four-door
Used price: £3,729 - £24,035PROS
- Classy image with high-quality interior
- Broad range of engines and trims available
- Plug-in hybrid has good range on battery
- Cheaper alternative to a 3 Series, A4, C-Class
CONS
- Higher-specification models are pricey
- We'd take the estate version over this
- Big wheels look good but rob it of comfort
- Good, but a Skoda Superb makes more sense
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Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2011 - 2014) Review
Thoroughly sensible Passat saloon is a thoroughly sensible used buy, too
Used price: £1,611 - £6,623PROS
- High quality interior
- Good range of engines
- Incredibly efficient BlueMotion models
CONS
- Bland styling
- Not as fun to drive as Mondeo
- Low-powered engines need to be worked hard
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Volkswagen Passat CC (2008 - 2011) Review
Used price: £1,022 - £5,082PROS
Stylish and upmarket looks, innovative packaging, useful practicality, well equipped as standard
CONS
Premium pricing
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Volkswagen Passat R36 (2008 - 2010) Review
Used price: £3,903 - £8,590PROS
Sleek understated looks, very quick, excellent build quality, comfortable ride
CONS
Thirsty engine, not particularly exciting to drive, engine strangely muted
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Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2005 - 2010) Review
Used price: £459 - £4,775PROS
Clean styling, upmarket image, good sized boot, classy interior, comfortable ride
CONS
No hatchback version, not particularly exciting to drive, older TDI engines are noisy
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Volkswagen Passat Saloon (2000 - 2005) Review
Used price: £463 - £2,169PROS
TDI engines offer performance and economy, well built, reliable
CONS
Bland styling, noisy diesels, not thrilling to drive
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Volkswagen Passat Saloon (1996 - 2001) Review
Used price: £0 - £0PROS
Classy; roomy; well built; well equipped
CONS
Beware overpriced cars, especially estates