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2015 Volkswagen Passat consumer reviews

$21,340 starting MSRP
side view of 2015 Passat Volkswagen
(189 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.6
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Understated Sedan Performs

I was not expecting the overall quality of this car. The engine and mileage performance are excelllent and the turbo is really fun for a four door. Handling could be better but I was not expecting a P1.... I have a bad back and my boys play soccer in the southeast so seats and comfort are a high premium for me. These seats are firm and they have an adjustable lumbar support. The long trips are bearable for me meaning they should be very comfortable for the avg person. Storage space is gracious. There are tons of "Easter eggs" in this car if you're paying attention. I would buy again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Perfect fuel-efficient car!

It's a pleasure to drive this VW Passat Limited Edition. Holds the road in all weather conditions. Gets close 38 mpg highway and about 25 mpg city.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Newish 2015 TDI SEL Premium

This is my second Passat (VW buyback on previous Passat TDI) and am very satisfied with it. Passenger and luggage room is exceptional. It's a very comfortable highway cruiser. The 2.0 L turbo gas engine returns 40 mpg on the highway (42 mpg for previous diesel) while maintaining more than adequate response to throttle. Great car. Sad VW won't be selling diesels in America ever again except for Audi. I owned a 2012 and had put 108,000 miles on it. Because of the recall, I am buying up/down(?) to a 2015. I love the great fuel economy and road handling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Exceptionally smooth ride

Very smooth comfortable and roomy interior with outstanding exterior looks and overall reliability for the price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good choice for family sedan

I'm on my second Passat (VW bought my diesel back) and am very satisfied with it. Passenger and luggage room is exceptional. I.ve put on almost 6300 miles in 8 weeks followed by a shorter trip of 3300 miles over 2 weeks. It's a very comfortable highway cruiser. The 1.9 L turbo gas engine returned 35 mpg on the highway (43 mpg for previous diesel) while maintaining more than adequate response to throttle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best gas mileage for a car that isn't electric

Great car. So sad VW won't be selling diesel in America for a while. I own a 2013 and have put 94000 miles on it. Because of the recall I am trading up to a 2015!! I love the great gas mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car!

Runs pretty good so far, German engineering with Japan Transmission. Only thing I don't like is it's initially turbo lag and transmission shifting. Apart from that it worth the money. Well tuned suspension! Looks are very nice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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AWESOME!

Love this car. Love the fact that it's diesel. Trunk is huge. Very smooth and quite. Super comfortable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most stylish

Car is really good in terms of driving experience has very good audi system and performance is good. Overall I recommend this car to buy

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it

A German driving a German car. Gotta love it. It drives so smooth and fast. Almost feels like I am back on the Autobahn.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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