8.5
2021 Volkswagen Passat review
Bigger, quicker, and better handling than a mid-size luxury SUV, the Passat 206TSI is the perfect family-size sleeper
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Anthony Crawford
Volkswagen Passat vs BMW Alpina B3 Comparison
Volkswagen Passat
BMW Alpina B3
2024 Volkswagen
Passat
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2024 BMW Alpina
B3
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Based on the Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-LINE
Based on the BMW Alpina B3
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
66L
475 to 535 km
59L
584 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$48,990 - $67,790
$142,900 - $145,900
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's the ultimate affordable sleeper with muscular straight-line performance
- Adaptive suspension makes this a delight on long hauls and quick through the corners
- Huge boot and loaded to the hilt with kit
Misses
- A more satisfying engine note would be nice
- Enjoying your Passat 206TSI R-Line comes at a cost at the bowser
- Get used to three-point turns
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$900)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$900)
- Acoustic Glass (+$359)
- Auxiliary Heater (+$2,871)
- 20 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$4,091)
- Black Alloy Wheels (+$2,656)
- Cargo Area Mat (+$323)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 162kW - 206kW | 340kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5600 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm | 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1700 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 9.6 | 9.3 | |
