Overview & Reviews

A more fuel-efficient 1.8-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine replaces the 2.5-liter five-cylinder on the 2014 Volkswagen Passat SEL model and will gradually be phased in on other trim levels. VW's Car-Net telematics interface also debuts this year, and most trims, including this year's new Sport trim level, now have a standard rearview camera.

• Refined and quiet ride
• Strong V6
• Fuel-efficient diesel engine
• High-quality cabin with above-average passenger and cargo space
• Top safety scores.

• Below-average acceleration with 2.5 and TDI engines
• Touchscreen electronics interface in SEL models is slow to respond.

User Reviews:

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  What the heck? - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By pandmonk - August 21 - 10:08 pm

  This car is fun to drive and gets good fuel economy. However, it has a loud cabin and wind noise is loud. The fuel economy is great. However, the back up camera and audio system are so slow to respond, you want to just punch the system in frustration. My Ipod cable doesnt work after two cables were tried, my back up camera takes 15-20 seconds to kick on when I put the car in reverse. Lastly, for a vehicle that is fully loaded and MSRPs in the $32K range, it doesnt come with a USB Port? Even a work truck Silverado comes with 2 USB ports. Overall, I cant wait to get rid of this car. I will never buy or recommend a VW product after this experience.

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  Really like it. - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By flbntz - January 2 - 11:22 pm

  Elegant design, inside, and out. Understated. Stereo is great. Feel much smaller to drive than it looks. Feels very light, easy to drive. 1.8l turbo has some punch, especially with what feels to be the vehicles light weight.

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  Loving my passat - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By fastex1531 - December 12 - 4:56 pm

  Just purchased the Wolfsburg edition and I am absolutely loving it. Great handling and good power. I am also averaging about 28 mpg in mix driving. Im sure it will improve as it breaks in. I love the interior. It simple but elegant. Fantastic value as I purchased it during the $1000 turbo rebate promo.

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  Did GM build this car or did VW? - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By wniece - May 17 - 3:07 am

  I have owned 5 VWs in the past and this is my 6th and the last! Right from the start the back window had to be replaced because it was warped, bubbled and defective. Over a week in the shop. The Fender sound system is great but the top bar under the windshield cracks and rattles detracting from the sound. 3x times trying to fix that. The suspension crashes and bangs over bumps - going in for the fourth time to fix that! And, now the steering rack and column was defective - 13 days in the shop! And, whats up with styrofoam foam under the front passenger seat, foam packing in the trunk hinges?? Numerous rattles and creaks from the interior. What happened VW? Extremely disappointed. Stay away

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  Fun Drive - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By tuscoladad - April 24 - 8:49 am

  We were considering a change from the 2012 F-150 we had for improved gas mileage, but traded in a 2012 Camary also. We are super impressed w/ our new fun, economical drives! Hers is a 14 SE TSI & mine a 14 Wolfsburg TSI. We both average around 30-32 mpg on city & highway. We live 25 miles out from town where the cars were purchased & my work, so both now have 17,000+ miles on them since June 30, 2014, when they were purchased. All are part of a VW heritage started in the 1980s w/ a 1964 Beetle. We since have had a 1986 Cabrio, a 1999 Jetta TDI and a 2004 Passat TDI. All have been fun & reliable, but these 2 Passats top them all!

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  Achilles heel: Navigation System - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By pnwsteve - November 15 - 8:35 pm

  Overall good results, but the one exception is so frustrating and "in your face" that I would not buy this vehicle again. Its the Navigation/ Bluetooth/ Stereo/ Backup Camera combo. The system is super slow and locked up for me four times. Music keeps playing, but nothing else works. Volume is stuck, navigation may or may not continue. Once the unit rebooted by itself after about 20 minutes, the other times I had to stop and shut the car off for 5-10 minutes. Onscreen button are slow to respond and sometimes dont respond at all. Entering an address while on the go is not practical. Valid, well-established addresses often dont work (~30% of use).

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  Bigger is Better... - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By marusik - April 16 - 5:35 am

  Being in the market for a mid-size family car in the most competitive segment, I found the Passat quite a balanced choice. The combination of performance and spaciousness is very accommodating. The 1.8 Turbo breaths smoothly and effortless, marking a significant difference, especially when your weekend driving involves a few mountain ranges (which will surprise some V8 drivers out there). The six-speed automatic shifts seamlessly (almost as a CVT without the retrofitting side-effect). Power is always available thanks to the engines low end torque. In fewer words, I just love the driving dynamics of the Passat regardless of the package you choose.