Volkswagen Passat Saloon

Volkswagen Passat (2014-2021) review

The VW Passat has classy looks and a premium cabin that set it apart from the family car norm

In-depth reviews

25 Mar 2020

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New Volkswagen Passat 2019 review

Have updates made the popular Volkswagen Passat better than ever? We hit the road to find out...

Road tests

25 Mar 2020

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Used Volkswagen Passat review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Volkswagen Passat covering the Passat Mk7 (2010-2015) and Passat Mk8 (2015-date)

Used car tests

12 Sep 2019

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Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI 2017 review

We try the Volkswagen Passat with the brand’s latest 1.4 TSI petrol engine to see if it’s a worthy diesel alternative

Road tests

25 Aug 2017

Volkswagen Passat GTE 2016 - front tracking

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Volkswagen Passat GTE 2016 review

Do the sums add up for the plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Passat GTE on British roads?

Road tests

19 Aug 2016

Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion 2016 - front tracking

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Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion 2016 review

Latest eco Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion promises 76mpg, but does it demand any compromises?

Road tests

24 Mar 2016

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Volkswagen Passat HyMotion review

New hydrogen fuel cell tech is showcased in Volkswagen Passat HyMotion concept car - and we've driven it

Road tests

23 Nov 2014

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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI review

The new Volkswagen Passat is better than ever – but will it topple the Ford Mondeo?

Road tests

7 Oct 2014

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Volkswagen Passat (2011-2015) review

The Volkswagen Passat combines a spacious, high-quality interior with low running costs

In-depth reviews

18 Nov 2013

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Volkswagen Passat US

US-only Volkswagen Passat is big on value, space and quality - it's just a shame we can't have it in the UK

Road tests

15 Nov 2011

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Volkswagen Passat vs Lexus IS200d

VW’s revised flagship passat offers buyers a slice of luxury at a cut price. but is it a match for new entry version of Lexus’ IS?

Car group tests

25 Feb 2011

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New VW Passat vs Skoda Superb

VW's Passat has been a family car contender for years. Can latest model get back on top, as it meets the Skoda Superb?

Car group tests

21 Jan 2011

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New VW Passat Estate

Midlife facelift for the Passat brings plenty of improvements, but mild styling changes mean that it impresses rather than dazzles.

Road tests

23 Dec 2010

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VW Passat Bluemotion

New family saloon is more comfortable and refined than ever. We drive the most efficient version.

Road tests

22 Oct 2010

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Up close with the new Passat

We try out next version of Volkswagen’s ever-popular family and fleet star for size

Road tests

8 Oct 2010

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Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion

Third-generation green machine hits the road

Road tests

26 Mar 2010

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Now ECO saloon gets hi-tech stop-start set-up

Stop-start technology brings cleaner reputation to saloon Passat.

Road tests

27 Feb 2009

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Volkswagen Passat Saloon review

The Volkswagen Passat straddles the gap between traditional family cars and compact executives.

In-depth reviews

23 Dec 2008

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VW Passat CC 1.8 TSi

Can VW's base-level four-door coupé impress as much as upper-spec models?

Road tests

11 Jun 2008

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VW Passat 1.9 Bluemotion

Eco-friendly version of the Passat now joins the line-up.

Road tests

23 Apr 2008

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Volkswagen Passat CC GT

The German company has now added a rakish four-door coupe to its sensible family car line-up.

Road tests

16 Apr 2008

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Buying used

Want a reliable, stylish prestige car without the high price? The big VW is worth a look

Used car tests

9 Jul 2007

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VW Passat Bluemotion Estate

Volkswagen's Passat is expensive, but it's ecologically-friendly and has good fuel economy, too

Road tests

8 May 2007

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VW Passat Bluemotion

The Bluemotion offers big savings in fuel economy and reduced emissions over previous models

Road tests

1 May 2007

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VW Passat 2.0 TDI SEL

Moving house can be a stressful business, but with our Passat estate doing all the carrying, things went smoothly

Long-term tests

13 Feb 2007

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Volkswagen Passat (2005-2010) review

The Passat is stylish and good to drive, with top build quality and an excellent diesel range.

In-depth reviews

11 Jan 2007

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Volkswagen Passat

With a new model on sale, now's the time to bag a top-value 'old' version of Volkswagen's Passat

Used car tests

17 Jan 2006

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Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 TDI SE

New estate cars fall into two distinct categories these days: stylish, trendy tourers, and boxy, practical load-luggers. But VW is aiming to blend the…

Road tests

15 Nov 2005

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Volkswagen Passat Estate TDI DSG

Style is as important as storage in the ultra-competitive estate sector, which is why VW says it's expecting big things from the load-lugging version …

Road tests

3 Aug 2005

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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 FSI SE

There is something about the magic of the VW badge which is hard to put your finger on. Mounted on the new Passat, it turns a family four-door into an…

Road tests

18 May 2005

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Volkswagen Passat 1.6 FSI

The new Passat story has only just begun...! Last week, we brought you an on-the-road exclusive in VW's flagship 2.0-litre diesel model. Now we have d…

Road tests

9 Mar 2005