Is the 2021 Volkswagen Passat a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 58.0 in. Class middle half 56.4 to 57.9 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 5% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Passat a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in | Median 35.9 in | 80 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in | Median 37.3 in | 80 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 15.9 cu ft | Median 14.7 cu ft | 74 | Yes |
Is the Passat a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,995 | Median $38,950 | 83 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 174 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 86 | Yes |
| Length | 193.6 in | Median 192.9 in | 81 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.4 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 81 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Passat a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 81 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 36 mpg, top 25% of 79
Is the Passat a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.4 in clearance, 58.0 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.4 to 57.9 in tall | 59 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.3 in | Median 38.6 in | 79 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.4 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Passat a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Passat worth the money?
Yes. Priced 5% above cars like it.
- Price, S FWD
- $23,995
- Predicted price
- $22,916
- Gap
- +$1,079 (+5%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Passat a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat S FWD | $23,995 | 11.4 cents | 15.9 cu ft | 174 hp |
| Kia K5 LX FWD | $23,590 | 10.0 cents | 16.0 cu ft | 180 hp |
| Hyundai Sonata SE FWD | $23,950 | 10.0 cents | 16.0 cu ft | 191 hp |
Compared with 476 trims of other makes, sedans, 2021.
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