Is the 2022 Volkswagen Passat a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 5.7 in. Class middle half 5.1 to 5.5 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Price: 10% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 4 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 $103 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | No | 10% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 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 35.8 in | 87 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in | Median 37.3 in | 87 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 15.9 cu ft | Median 14.0 cu ft | 77 | Yes |
Is the Passat a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,575 | Median $40,475 | 90 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 174 hp | 149 hp to 345 hp | 92 | Yes |
| Length | 193.6 in | Median 191.8 in | 86 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.4 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 11.9 cents | 91 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Passat a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $103.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 91 sedans
- $103
- Highway mpg
- 36 mpg, top 25% of 85
Is the Passat a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.7 in clearance | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance | 56 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.4 in | Median 38.6 in | 85 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.4 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | 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?
No. Priced 10% above cars like it.
- Price, SE FWD
- $27,575
- Predicted price
- $25,063
- Gap
- +$2,512 (+10%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Passat a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat SE FWD | $27,575 | 11.4 cents | 15.9 cu ft | 174 hp |
| Mazda MAZDA3 2.5 S FWD | $22,750 | 11.0 cents | 20.1 cu ft | 186 hp |
| Kia K5 LX FWD | $23,790 | 10.0 cents | 16.0 cu ft | 180 hp |
| Hyundai Sonata SE FWD | $24,150 | 10.0 cents | 16.0 cu ft | 191 hp |
| Honda Accord LX 1.5T CVT FWD | $26,520 | 9.7 cents | 16.7 cu ft | 192 hp |
Compared with 510 trims of other makes, sedans, 2022.
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