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Volkswagen Passat (New)

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.

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 98th
Build Quality: 70th
Running Costs: 34th
Performance: 61st
Braking: 48th
Ride Quality: 24th
Handling: 74th
Practicality: 33rd
Comfort: 65th
Ease of Driving: 96th

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.

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