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Volkswagen Passat (new)

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Overall Average Rating - 84.17%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 42nd

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 69th
Build Quality: 37th
Running Costs: 19th
Performance: 45th
Braking: 47th
Ride Quality: 35th
Handling: 61st
Practicality: 28th
Comfort: 51st
Ease of Driving: 74th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 17th)

Oh dear! You’ve fallen out of love with VWs, – they may be practical and cheap to run but they disappoint nearly everywhere else. You tell us the gap between them and rivals is closing.

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