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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  Great Family Sedan - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By bimmershawn - March 5 - 5:52 pm

  I put on about 1400 miles on a Passat S auto. The overall quality is gone down quite a bit from my 99 Passat GL V6 that I had before. The car is now manufactured in Tennessee instead of Germany. So far I have not encountered any problems. The car rides very comfortably except the bottom seat cushion is kind of hard. The fuel economy is very good and you also get a large gas tank. Power is adequate but not spectacular. I got a very good lease program (around >$4K below MSRP). Great value and a solid choice as a family car.

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  Best Value - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By licheenut - February 14 - 6:24 pm

  We were looking for a car that had an upscale feel and appearance without the upscale cost. We were also looking for a car that was fuel efficient and did not want a hybrid. The 2014 VW Passat Wolfsburg met most of our criteria. It looks great and handles well on all types of driving conditions. The 1.8 turbocharged four cylinder engine gets decent MPG but feels a little underpowered. However, it is quick enough to safely merge onto highways with adequate power for most situations. My wife and I really love this car and would recommend it to others.

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  Best car for the Money - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By kriley50 - January 31 - 7:04 pm

  What I love about his car is the Turbo engine. Plenty of power when you need it and excellent fuel economy as well. I love the way the car drives. German engineered cars are just fun to drive period. The seats are comfortable and the Cabin is extremely roomy. I just love the way the interior is laid out. The best thing about this car is the price. I paid around 26k for an SE and I feel like I got a ton of car for the money. I just dont think there is a better deal out there.

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  Nice Riding car Bad parts and Bad company - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By Timothy Fay - January 28 - 1:01 pm

  The company swindled lots of people into buying these So called clean diesels, They were actually a minimum of 5x the legal limit on NOX emissions. The Maintenance costs on the VW is obsurd, and the car has had nothing but recalls, the entire time Ive owned the car. I Cant get any of my recalls fixed, because One recall is over a year old with no resolution, and 2 are several months old with no parts for the air bag or the defective connector seals, which could go on fire. VW does not care about your safety or your business. They will lie, cheat and steal to get your money in their pockets. I would not recommend a VW to anyone. Im still fighting to get my recalls completed. VWs air bag announcement stated I may not have an air bag for 3 years. Shows how much they care about making your car safe. They will not give you loaners or rental cars while recalls are being completed where cheaper manufacturers such as Honda does so voluntarily. Stay away. There are much better quality cars for much less money. Oil changes are a minimum of $90. They claim that because you dont have to change oil for 10k miles that it justifies the price. Take my advise. DO NOT BUY VW. They are a rip off, and you dont get what you pay for. The char is very basic for the money. No real tech features come standard.

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  Room to spare in a quality affordable Sedan. - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By clintondee - December 1 - 2:50 am

  My 14 Passat is a real nice car that actually is quite simple to operate. Interior design is classic and the exterior may seam a bit boring at first, but at different angles the cars exterior lines show the true elegance of the car. I paid 18,700 for the 21,900 sticker car and got 0% financing to boot. So for the price of a focus or corolla I was able to get a sweet Passat that is extremely roomy and just as efficient as those two cars.

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  Ausgehtzeichnet! - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By 14freud - July 16 - 9:04 am

  Writing this review after 5 days. Got base 2014 with only 8k miles on it. Great deal! So far, runs great. Turbo kicks in nicely when accelerating. Trans takes getting used to as "D" wants lower gears to save gas, but "S" runs more like a traditional trans. Son says back seat has more room than Honda (I traded in a 2002 Accord). Decent stereo..rides nice and is quiet.

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  Great fun & economical car. - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By flagman2 - October 5 - 8:28 am

  Looks great, responsive in acceleration, handling, and braking. Had it about a month. Previous cars were Camry XLE V6 and Infiniti I30. VW has a 110+ wheelbase which gives it a better ride than my Camry. The 2.0 TDI is responsive - 3.9 torque and breaks loose if not careful. Ride is quiet on 18" wheels. Previous reviewer got a Base model, with a 5 cylinder engine. If he paid $32k it was well over List Price!

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  Ok - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By Larry Allen - September 23 - 1:00 am

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  Pleasing Passat Performance... - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By djefferson - November 20 - 8:16 pm

  I needed and affordable sedan with good room for kids and extended family and looked at Accord,Mazda 6,Fusion and Passat. I also was shopping for a real discount beyond True-Car prices the decision was then left to 2 choices..Accord/Passat. I drove both Accord Sport/EX and Passat Wolfsburg/SE w/roof and noticed that the Passat was a bit quieter on the road and offered a nicer stereo Hwy ride than the Accord. I also has read about the CVT shudder and didnt want to have to deal that as a potential issue. When making a final decision I found VW was more aggressive with incentives of about $4000, rates of 0-1% and more for my trade..

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  Sold me twice! - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
  By K Mac - October 15 - 3:11 am

  I leased the car when we traded in our 2011 Jetta Sportwagon. I was considering the Volvo S-60 and the Ford Fusion and wasnt too keen on this car until I hit the gas in the 280 horse V-6. I have a Corvette and know what acceleration feels like and, let me tell you, this car has it. Despite some torque steer and a tendency to spin the wheels if you get on it too quickly, youre going to surprise some people who thought they were going to outrun somebodys station car. And while Im on the topic of acceleration, keep your ears open because the engine note is quite pleasant when its hard at work. It also has plenty of room for the driver and passengers. The back seat is unbelievably roomy and the trunk is cavernous. Yet the car is easy, no, fun to drive. The paddle shifters werent something I thought Id use and, for the most part, I dont. But when the spirit moves you, flip that shifter right and row your own: its a gas. Note: the DSG seems to shift faster at higher revs. Some have said the changes are sluggish but Ive noticed that its a much quicker shift at 4000 rpms than at 2000. The sound system is better than most, although I dont get the whole "Fender" thing. If it were Bang and Olufsen, or even Bose, it would say something about how far up the scale you were...maybe its about volume, which this one definitely can handle. Heres the thing, though. Its coming time to think about my next car and Im seriously considering buying this one. The residual is just over 18 grand and Edmunds says the car is worth almost 22. Its rock solid and I still like that way it looks in Reflex Silver and SEL trim. Maybe Ill go new, although now the Passat is at the top of my list. I think Id have separation anxiety about leaving this one on the dealers lot, though.