Volkswagen Passat Running Costs
Overall Average Rating: 84.19%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 70th
In a shock set of results, it seems that owners are fed-up with the reliability of their Passats, so much so that only two models are rated worse.
Drivers aren’t much more impressed with the build. Despite the good ride, this is a very poor result, especially for a VW about to celebrate only its fourth birthday.
Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 16th)
It’s tough for high-volume makers to stay at the top here, yet VW has climbed one place. The MkVI Golf will be included in the 2010 poll, and bosses will hope it will lift the firm further ahead of its rivals.
Overall Average: 59th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy a Volkswagen Passat Owner Reviews Container again
62nd in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Volkswagen Passat again:
51st in Driver Power 2010
Running Cost: 28th in Driver Power 2010
03-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Expensive to maintain and insure. Not a car for the DIY mechanic. Body style is showing its age despite cosmetic changes. Could have been better if some extras were fitted as standard, like cruise control. I dislike the drive-by-wire option and there is a certain amount of turbo lag. Seats are comfortable but the front seatbelt stalks are too low and are difficult for older, and large, people to locate. Have found that the automatic version appears to have its pedals too close together as braking and acceleration sometimes results in pressing both pedals (I have not experienced this on other cars). Pity the Passat was never produced in a hatchback version. Saloon would benefit from a rear screen wash/wipe system.
Cost: 1/5
Y-reg , Owner for More than 5 years
An excellent car. Despite being 7 years old it is still good to look at. An excellent motorway cruiser,easy to drive and economical. The 1.8 Petrol Turbo will give 40mpg plus if driven sensibly and if you really have to move just press the pedal. Safety was proven by my first Passat writen off in a head on smash (I was on the right side of the road!) I was bruised and battered but otherwise OK. The car has been regularly serviced and cam belt changed but everthing else is original. However the tyres are getting near the legal limit in tread depth and are somewhat past it on time.
Cost: 5/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Electronic parking brake, even after the garage had checked it is so much worse than I can acheive with a manual handbrake - it lurches (ie sticks on) sometimes when taking off from still, and it clamps full on sometimes when you're rolling along!! Rubbish - get rid of it, pls! Clutch makes an unsophisticated sound when engaging at standstill and judders, even after a replacement at 3,000miles. The economy is not as good as my old 1.8T despite what the brochure says......
Cost: 1/5
S-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Passat 1.9 Tdi Estate 1998 S Reg absolutely the best car I have ever owned, 209,000 + miles been all over Europe in it always delivered average of around 55/57 to gallon, never failed, Main Dealer servicing proved too expensive latterly, so went to local independent specialist, who serviced the vehicle well. The last trip in it was to Local VW dealers, and the car was used as scrappage for £4250 against a new Passat Bluemotion 2.0l Estate. Pity, I loved that car!!!
Cost: 5/5
X-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Overall speaking, it's a good brand; stylish design, strong body, built with high quality materials, good suspension. However, the 1.6 liters engine has a weak performance given the body weight and size (1.6 cc engines are imported for Custom Duties reasons).
One major disadvantage is that the VW Agency charges very high expenses for services rendered and spare parts.
Cost: 3/5
Y-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
VW Passat 130bhp, it's the old model, better than the newer car in my opinion and that of the VW mechanics, that's why I haven't replaced it. I have done 140,000 miles in this car (total now 180,000) and it is only just beginning to show signs of age. Has cost me 11p a mile to run including all bills and depreciation but excluding fuel, I don't think that's bad!
Cost: 5/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
The VW Passat Estate 2.0TDI DSG is probably one of the best all round cars you could buy. It drives fantastically and hauls everything you could want it too including 3 baby seats across the back seat and trust me, there are not many cars that can boast that. We had a Touareg before this and whilst it was a great car, running costs and essentially RV were poor.
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
It's the best car I've ever had. It does everything I need it to do in an efficient manner with no fuss. It's fast, spacious, economical, comfortable and reliable. It's a company car but I wouldn't hesitate to buy one privately if the need to own my own car arises.
Cost: 5/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
great performance from turbo petrol engine and dsg gearbox. top spec model has very good interior trim. let down by truely awful fuel economy and niggly little faults such as the passenger door handle failing to work from the outside!
Cost: 1/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Really pleased with it, bought the car as a change from sports cars when my young family came along, wanst sure at first hence the 2nd hand purchase, but as the car only had 1,000 miles on the clock, was like new. Really impressed.
Cost: 3/5
Y-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
THE VW PASSAT TDI 130 SE IS PROBABLY THE BEST CAR IVE EVER OWNED AND AT 46 YEARS OLD IVE HAD A FEW CARS IN MY LIFE TIME. BUT THE PASSAT IS THE BEST. WE ALSO OWN A AUDI A4 YES ANOTHER GREAT CAR 200.000 MILES TROUBLE FREE MOTORING.
Cost: 5/5
Other-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
I LOVE IT WILL RUN IT INTO THE GROUND. UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO BEING UNEMPLOYED ITS SORNED THE PAST YEAR. I LOVE IT THOUGH IT DOES 700 MILES TO THE TANK BEST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED JUST WISH I COULD AFFORT TO TAX AND MOT IT.
Cost: 5/5
S-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
A great car, but let down by some issues. However its what i expect from a second hand car. The fixes are not too difficult and relatively easy to fix my self, despite a lack of mechanical knowledge.
Cost: 2/5
54-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Having previously owned a Passatt for 4 years, I have been disapointed in the seating and fuel consumption in this model
Previous Passatt,Diesel,110bhp= 50mpg
Current Passatt,Diesel,130bhp= 35mpg
Cost: 4/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very economical with adequate performance.Good style and well equipped particularly from the safety angle.A persistent tyre thumping still not corrected despite visits to 3 different VW dealers!
Cost: 5/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
The Passat is described by some as a boring car, but I found it to be an excellent 4/5 seater saloon with good economy and carrying capacity. Particularly pleased with the size of the boot.
Cost: 4/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Overall speaking, it's good built, stable on the highway, and economy on city and highway driving. The control arms wear frequently. The 1.6 ltr engine is weak on the body size & weight.
Cost: 2/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very happy with the car, fuel consumption very good on long journeys. Even had 63mpg on one journey!! Having estate variant handy for my bikes and children etc.
Cost: 5/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Awesome, much better than the new one which I almost purchased a couple of months ago. The old Passat is so much classier than the new inside and out.
Cost: 3/5
X-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Great workhorse for carting round loads of stuff. Lost count of the times it has been just big enough for the wardrobe, or the DIY materials etc
Cost: 3/5
T-reg , Owner for 1 to 3 years
Excellent. Has cost less to run and repair than the Peugeot 206 I had before. Built like a tank, and withstands bumps and knocks with ease.
Cost: 3/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
previous car a passat saloon ..replaced at 130000 miles with estate version both have been excellent, cheap to run and fault free.
Cost: 5/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Good car. Does every thing what it promised to do, but gripes with DSG gearbox which engages very abruptly from stand-still.
Cost: 3/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Far better than expected, chose as we required a family car with new baby arriving, and didnt want Vedtra/Mondeo
Cost: 3/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Super car for my family needs with really excellent fuel economy. Classy image with good style and reliability.
Cost: 5/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
A superb car to drive, excellent fuel economy from a willing engine teamed with the best DSG gearbox.
Cost: 5/5
03-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
VW Passat Estate - Excellent family car. Could do with a little more width in back for 3 car seats.
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
This is the third Passat I have had and I will buy a Passat CC next time, overall rating excellent
Cost: 5/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Good family saloon. Reasonably cheap to run and fairly comfortable. Good for longer journeys.
Cost: 3/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
I love my Passat - it looks really stylish and makes me smile every time I go to get into it.
Cost: 5/5
52-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very solidly built reliable car, with good performance for diesel and good overall economy.
Cost: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
The car has been excellent, I like the styling, the performance and economy.
Cost: 5/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very good car - not the most dynamic but the best I have driven to date.
Cost: 3/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
This car is as reliable and economical as the same model it replaced.
Cost: 5/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
An estate car that is practical and economic. A good family car.
Cost: 5/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Excellent, but next time something a bit smaller & less expensive
Cost: 5/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
The best estate car on the market (VW Passat SEL TDI 170 PS DSG)
Cost: 5/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
very practical, excellent build quality, disappointing economy
Cost: 3/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
it is a cheap car, bought cheply. it will do for the interim
Cost: 3/5
51-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Still looks cool and yeilds 50mpg or good autobahn cruising
Cost: 4/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Great car, but expensive it it goes wrong out of warranty.
Cost: 3/5
03-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Could be better. Maybe a hatchback version for the future.
Cost: 3/5
03-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Reliable, 50mpg and £130 fully comp - what else to say?
Cost: 5/5
04-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
GOOD FAMILY ESTATE CAR, VERY RELIABLE, ECONOMICAL
Cost: 5/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
OK. but the odd niggle with the logging display
Cost: 3/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Tooe expensive to repair and too long too drive
Cost: 4/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Great, but I've only had it a couple of months.
Cost: 5/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Its been and still is an exellent car
Cost: 5/5
54-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
It is a good general purpose vehicle
Cost: 5/5
54-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Comfortable, reliable and economical
Cost: 5/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Cost: 3/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 3/5
52-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 5/5
02-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Cost: 5/5
53-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Cost: 3/5
R-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Cost: 2/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 5/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 5/5
