2020 VW Passat Review | Not Volkswagen’s Best Effort

For 2020 Volkswagen updated their Passat sedan. It gets upgraded styling, tech, and assortment of available features. Although the sedan segment is shrinking, Volkswagen still offers the Passat, Jetta, and Arteon depending on what you like, with the Passat falling right in the middle. It also falls about right in the middle of this segment too. It lacks a wow factor or any surprises, but that's a good thing because this 2020 VW Passat sedan offers a comfy ride, plenty of space, the tech you'd expect, and decent efficiency.
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[@PrimeAutotainment]

Does the refreshed Passat meet your expectations? It's very spacious and comfortable to drive. The headlights are great, but if you're looking at higher end type of features like comparable vehicles, this might disappoint. Mid and lower trims are good values and even on the top trip you'll find yourself paying less than some competitors.

[@corkins9917]

Great review! I feel like most people hate the new Passat, I really like it and I’m considering getting one.

[@MoNoK15]

This is really nice. It gives me Accord front end and Camry rear end look. The interior is Audi, but not as fine tuned. It's stylish 😎. Thanks for the fantastic review!!

[@DifferentRelax]

One of the best reviews of the Passat. Thank you

[@Jerald2251]

great review it’s very nice, but the interior needs a update

[@ralphbernard3908]

I bought a new 2020 Passat SE about a month ago. I really like it. I'm not a big "whistles and bells" guy; maybe that's why. It's big and comfortable with a soft ride. The engine is smooth and has enough power for me. Mileage is better than the 2014 Jetta 1.8 TSI that I had! I like the backup camera, lane assist, blind spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control. The lane assist sometimes tends to want to go either left or right but can be overridden. Headlights are good. Plenty of trunk space. Nice alloy wheels. Plus I got $6000 off the sticker price without a trade in! The color is Platinum Gray Metallic. I think it makes the car look classy.

[@ronaldboykin9755]

I love the Volkswagen Passat. I own a 2008 Kormfort model that has the 2.0 liter 4 cylinder turbocharged engine! It has more than enough power for me at 200 horsepower but gas mileage isn't the greatest and it is recommended the uses of premium unleaded. I think Volkswagen is shooting itself in the foot with New Passat because they should offer the V6. Some customers want more power. I don't think many customers want to pay 40k for the Arteon model to get more power!

[@dirkcurritzki9585]

the best passat review i have seen.

[@lextasy786]

I purchased one and I love it! Its loaded, like the R-Line only difference is the badge and the low profile tires thats all. Its very spacious for me who is 6’1” and even rear seats are comfy for tall passengers. Its got all the safety features and the trunk is huge. It gives me a great gas mileage as well. Only disappointing thing is, I noticed, it uses the high beams from the same low beams like most cars nowadays. It has an “optional” auto high beam when driving in dark roads, but just for look no bulb thats ☹️ not sure it doesn’t offer for US version. The windshield has a camera for that reason. I will try to find more info on it. Love the rear/ front headlights are all LEDs.

[@lrob5657]

The Passat is a super comfortable cruiser. It’s a classy, elegant ride with some nice German premium touches. I’ve always appreciated what the Passat offered and tried to accomplish in comparison to its competition. Also, you’re really getting a full size sedan for mid size money. The backseat and trunk is massive.

[@tigerfan8244]

I like this car. As you said, it’s not the sportiest or best looking sedan, but it does have an understated good look. Very Audi like. I like the R-Line trim best for the more aggressive styling. The interior is refreshingly simple, but I agree it could look a bit better. I’ve driven a few of the pre-refreshed models and was always decently impressed. These make a very compelling option especially if you grab one a year old. It’s a lot of car for the money.

[@jbm0866]

I may be alone in this, (and I totally understand) but to me it's comforting that an "old" car can still be bought brand new...or that was the case a couple years back now. We're rapidly headed to a world of spaceship style interiors with nothing but LCD screens in your field of view and swoopy "futuristic" shapes for the rest of the interior...so it's kind of calming to have analog gauges and square Germanic styling (fake wood included😂) in this car...yet you still have most of the modern safety/convenience features. Sure the last Passat isn't really competitive when compared side by side with it's competition, but I'm sure some buyers of the last '22 Passat got their car for $2-3k less than a comparably equipped Camry, Accord or Mazda 6. I'd say they got a fair bargain. This thing may not light up the tires, but even a light tune would bring the HP up to around 190 and torque near 250...and I think that's fine for a daily.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Very excellent!!!

[@FPH-yi8yl]

I'm buying one in late 2020 or early 2021. I've gone on two test drives and I really like it.

[@g__e__o]

I have been a VW fan all my life. I have even gotten a VW Polo (previous cars were a Mk IV and Mk VII + up!). But if I were in the US and if I had to buy a sedan I would go for the Hyundai Sonata or the Mazda 6.

[@cornerofthemoon]

i just got a 2020 Passat R-Line after checking out just about all of the mid sized sedan competition....... The Camry and Accord are technically superior but I don't really care for the styling of either model and by the time one upgrades to a Leather/Leatherette trim package they are extremely expensive. I loved the styling of the Nissan Altima and Subaru Legacy but I don't like CVT's. I also liked the Mazda 6, Kia Optima, and the new Hyundai Sonata but in the end the Passat had the best bang for the buck, especially with the "corona" deals and extended warranty VW is offering at the moment. Plus I dig its "baby Audi" vibe.

[@emailreceived7842]

Being the last design before VW discontinues the Passat. This was the last chance for them to get it right and they failed on the interior. I had a 2013 Se and. 2015 sel. Rented a 2020 sel and felt like I was driving the same car from 8 years ago. VW has some explaining to do...... very disappointed in them!

[@gagu112]

It’s amazing how low equipped it is compared to the Europe model. Here we have 10 inch navigation screen, digital cluster, side asist, lane asist, pedestrian asist, etc. And a lot more seats.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Obviously, the midsize sedan segment, a category that was once dubbed the "family" sedan has suffered as North American consumers have moved to crossovers. To counter the trend several brands have sought to capture buyers with coupe-like styling, overall "sportier" looks and feel, and lots of tech. But VW has learned that Americans who buy VW's want their vehicles bigger and cheaper than European consumers. And in a shrinking market VW has opted to double down on what were the major priorities in the earlier "family" sedan market segment. Thus, the Passat is a budget alternative, especially in its top trim SEL version, to the 4cylinder Camry and 1.5L Accord. At an MSRP at least $3500 less than the comparable XLE Camry, the Passat offers more ample trunk space and interior passenger space, especially in the all important back seat of a "family" sedan. And in terms of real world pricing the purchase price advantage of the Passat vs the Camry is likely to be more like $5000.

[@gene978]

88 degrees and you have long pants and a long sleeve shirt on? ? ? LOL The Night LED Lights are amazing. When I was your age Halogens were all the rage. These are like driving during the day at night This Passat is so lacking in terms of features compared to it’s competitors. If you did a Side by Side with the top level Sonata compared to the loaded Passat how many features do you think the passat is missing? Like night and day. LIke the Front end Design. That night shot looks very much like the color of the Impala I have. Love that Color. Fun Fact. When I was 4 years old we passed a red Mustang with an engine fire. For Over a decade I wanted nothing to do with Mustangs or red Color Cars. Hahaha.