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 Genesis G70 Comparison
Volkswagen Passat
Genesis G70
2024 Volkswagen
Passat
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2024 Genesis
G70
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Based on the Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-LINE
Based on the Genesis G70 3.3T SPORT LUX
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
66L
475 to 535 km
60L
540 to 624 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$48,990 - $67,790
$63,000 - $88,000
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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
Curt Dupriez
Journalist
Curt Dupriez drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of equipment and value
- A potent drive when you want it
- A luxury cruiser when you need it
Misses
- Starting in age in some areas
- Thirst and traction
- Still finding proper brand cache locally
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1998 - 3342 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.3L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 162kW - 206kW | 179kW - 274kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5600 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm | 353Nm - 510Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1700 | 1300 - 1450 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 9.6 | 10 | |
