Volkswagen Passat is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2017 model year, there are seven trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 170 to 280 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,100 to $2,500, which over the course of five years will cost you $2,000 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA. 2017 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S Auto can be leased from $259 per month.
According to research by Vehie.com, auto brokers currently offer special lease program on 2017 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S Auto starting from $259 a month with $2,999 due at signing.
2017 Passat has a relatively long wheelbase ( 110.0 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3263 - 3571 lbs.
2017 Passat seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Passat ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and shoulders - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on head. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 15.9 cu. ft.
Trim | 2017 Passat S | 2017 Passat R-Line | 2017 Passat SE | 2017 Passat SE w/Technology | 2017 Passat V6 SE w/Technology | 2017 Passat SEL Premium | 2017 Passat V6 SEL Premium |
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Starging MSRP | $22,440 | $23,975 | $25,495 | $27,995 | $29,295 | $30,995 | $33,995 |
Engine | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 3.6L V-6 | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 3.6L V-6 |
HP | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 280 hp | 170 hp | 280 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 23 MPG | 20 MPG |
Highway | 34 MPG | 34 MPG | 34 MPG | 34 MPG | 28 MPG | 34 MPG | 28 MPG |
Combined | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,500 | $2,100 | $2,500 |
2017 Passat Sedan comes in seven trim levels, with an average price that is $54 more compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Passat
2017 Passat Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed eighty-eight complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also six recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively low number.