All 2012 Volkswagen Passat Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 23,975 - 31,475
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Avg Price
Used
$ 26,099
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
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| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (92%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (100%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (90%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Conservative styling
Not as much equipment as Korean competition
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Fuel-efficient TDI engine
Fun to drive
Huge trunk
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| Summary Rating: |
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| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (76%) |
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| Space and Access (76%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (65%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (72%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (70%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (70%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (70%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (60%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (70%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Base engine is anemic
Softer than other Euro cars
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Large spacious cabin
Clean sophisticated style
Pleasing driving dynamics
Plenty of value
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (70%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Build quality
Can be pricey for high trim and diesel engine
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Subtle German design
DSG transmission
Throttle response
Ginormous trunk
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2012 Volkswagen Passat Trendline
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By Lesley Wimbush
Monday, June 06, 2011
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (70%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (70%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (60%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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No yellow lights
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Biggie-sized for our market
More fuel-efficient
Lower price tag
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