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
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Based on the Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-LINE
Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 GT SP
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
66L
475 to 535 km
62L
434 to 471 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$48,990 - $67,790
$36,290 - $55,685
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful turbo engine
- Well equipped
- Beautiful burgundy leather upholstery
Misses
- Archaic infotainment system
- A little thirsty in town
- Occasionally harsh and brittle ride
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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Colours Available
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 162kW - 206kW | 140kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5600 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm | 252Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1700 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 9.6 | 13 - 14.5 | |
