2020 Volkswagen Passat: every answer

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Fuel and range

• How many mpg does it get?Up to 27 mpg.
• What does a road trip cost?$47 for 500 miles.
• What does it cost per mile?11.9 cents a mile.
• Is my mpg normal?EPA 27 mpg combined.
• What mpg at my city and highway mix?27.4 mpg at 50% city.
• Does it need premium gas?Regular.
• Drive or fly?Drive $194. Fly $750.

Towing

• How much can it tow?Up to 1,000 lb.
• Can it tow my trailer?Rated 1,000 lb. A 5,000 lb trailer: no.

Price and payments

• What is the monthly payment?$455 a month for the S FWD.
• 0% financing or a rebate?0% wins by $1,942.
• How fast does it lose value?Keeps 60% after 4 years.
• What changed each year?Redesigned: 2012, 2020.

Hybrid, EV and AWD

• What does it cost to run?$1,422 a year in fuel.

Size and fit

• How big is it?193.6 in long. 3,325 lb.
• Will it fit in my garage?Fits a 20 x 20 ft garage.
• Will it clear the snow?5.4 in of clearance.
• Can it make a U-turn?36.4 ft turning circle.

Trims and equipment

• What are the trim levels?4 trims. $22,995 to $31,095.
• How long is the warranty?4 years or 50,000 miles.

Performance

• How fast is it 0-60?7.8 s 0-60. 174 hp.

Compare and choose

• Which cars are like it?Closest: MAZDA6.
• Is it a good car?Passes 5 of 7 checks.
• Is it a good car for its class?10th of 19 sedans for cargo.

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