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 Mazda CX-8 Comparison
Volkswagen Passat
Mazda CX-8
2024 Volkswagen
Passat
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-8
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
66L
475 to 535 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$48,990 - $67,790
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, sonorous diesel powertrain
- Excellent fuel economy
- Comfortable, attractive interior
Misses
- Third row isn't great
- Parents won't appreciate the handsome cloth interior
- It's being discontinued
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$900)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$900)
NA
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 162kW - 206kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1700 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 9.6 | - | |
