Volkswagen Passat

Whether you choose a Passat saloon, Estate or stylish four-door CC, VW's rival for the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia offer a classy, well-built cabin and a wide range of engines - including some of the best, most economical diesels on the market. The CC is a ‘four-door coupe’ that offers far more style than the saloon, losing only a little practicality. The BlueMotion model is frugal, too.

Watch our overview of the Volkswagen Passat range
Watch our overview of the Volkswagen Passat range
Volkswagen Passat saloon

Volkswagen Passat saloon

4 doors

Price £20,005 - £26,740

4.50 /5
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  • Pros:
    • Very comfortable
    • Cabin is high quality
    • Engine line-up is fantastic
  • Cons:
    • Not the last word in driving fun
    • Styling anonymous
    • Rivals more spacious

This car is the most luxurious and comfortable Volkswagen Passat yet built - it's also the best to look at and well made too. The diesel engines offer plenty of performance and economy. It's not the most fun car in this class to drive though, with that accolade going to the Ford Mondeo.

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Volkswagen Passat estate

Volkswagen Passat estate

doors

Price £21,340 - £28,135

4.40 /5
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  • Pros:
    • Big, versatile boot
    • Comfortable long distance cruiser
    • Fantastic engines
  • Cons:
    • Rivals better to drive
    • Styling is anonymous
    • Passenger space could be better

Bigger, more comfortable and more practical than ever before, the Volkswagen Passat Estate now boasts one of the largest boots in the family car class. It also packs plenty of clever touches that bring an added dose of versatility, including a boot that will open and close automatically if you wave your foot under the rear bumper! It's a great feature if you regularly find your hands full when shopping... It may not be as engaging as the likes of the Ford Mondeo to drive, but it has an ability to comfortably cover long distances that few rivals can match.

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Volkswagen Passat Alltrack estate

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack estate

5 doors

Price £28,580 - £31,355

4.40 /5
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  • Pros:
    • Four-wheel drive
    • Huge boot
    • Relaxing drive
  • Cons:
    • Not a proper off-roader
    • Only diesels available
    • No really efficient models

The Volkswagen Passat Alltrack is a new model based on the very latest VW Passat estate platform. Similar in concept to the Audi A4 Allroad and Subaru Outback, the Alltrack boasts four-wheel drive and raised suspension allowing it to travel more easily over unsurfaced roads and tracks.

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