Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Volkswagen Passat lineup undergoes a major downsizing, as there is now just a single front-wheel-drive Komfort trim level, and the only available powertrain is the turbocharged 2.0-liter four with a six-speed automatic transmission. One new feature this year is a hard-drive-based navigation system with a touchscreen and digital music storage capability. However, some previously available features, such as leather seating, a premium audio system and xenon headlights, are no longer available.

• Good balance of ride comfort and handling, upscale interior appointments, energetic turbocharged engine, available wagon body style.

• Elevated road noise, costs as much as V6-powered competitors, no V6 option, missing some common options.

User Reviews:

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  For New Models - 2009 Volkswagen Passat
  By DFt Lauderdale - January 31 - 3:03 pm

  For a car listed for 29k a middle of the road final product. I have rattles in the dash area from one end to the other. The dealer cant fix. The light interior color on areas where dirty shoes will come in contact are impossible to clean. Like lower doors and where speakers are placed which also will be damaged when someone gets in and presses there shoe to hold the door open or just scrape when getting in or out. I do not drive much so not hampered by bad gas mileage. But for a four its a nice car.

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  Good car, very bad reliability - 2009 Volkswagen Passat
  By sunray - August 30 - 2:23 pm

  In general, a reasonable price/performance ratio. The reliability is bad, automatic windows, brakes, and instrument panel are replaced.