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 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
66L
475 to 535 km
51L
383 to 454 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$48,990 - $67,790
$99,900 - $126,500
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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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful engine
- Pointy front-end
- High-tech cabin
Misses
- Huge price impost over A35
- Performance seats should be standard...
- ...as should adaptive cruise control
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)
- AMG Aerodynamics Package (+$3,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 162kW - 206kW | 225kW - 310kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5600 | 5800 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm | 400Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1700 | 3000 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 9.6 | 9 - 10 | |
