Used 2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Looks great, driving comfort not so good
Uncomfortable Passat owner, O Fallon, MO, 07/24/2018
Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I had been driving a 2007 Mazda 3 with over 216,000 miles when I decided it was time for a second car, I did a lot of research and comparison shopping. My decision came down to a toss up between a Passat and a Mazda 6, Passat is by far the best bang for he buck, the price on this thing just couldn't be beat. It's $31,000 car that I got for $20,000 with only 7500 miles on it and 1 year old. I will say that I love the look of the Passat, the technology is good, the drive is good, handling is ok when compared to the Mazda 3. The one thing that will make me trade this car in is the driver seat comfort, it is the most uncomfortable car I have ever driven, I've had the car for several months now and still cannot find a comfortable seat position. I have instant back pain every time I get behind the wheel. That is really my only complaint about the Passat, If I can find a comfortable position I will be in love with the car, if not I will continue to hate it until it's gone!
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A fun family sedan
Colby, Omaha, NE, 04/27/2019
updated 11/06/2023
Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I chose the VW Passat over everything else in this segment because it offered the best blend of interior quality, driving dynamics, practicality, fuel economy, reliability, and value for money. It's a fun family sedan with a very roomy, good quality interior. The back seat legroom is incredible and VW did a good job putting quality materials in the cabin where they count. I also purchased it because I thought the exterior and interior design would age well over time. If you're considering this car, you might have some concerns about reliability being a VW product. The only issue I experienced with this vehicle was the head unit software crashed one time and required a reboot. It hasn't happened since then, so I have not bothered mentioning it to the dealer service department. This generation of Passat is mature and it appears all the bugs have been worked out. I'll also add that paint quality is fantastic for this segment and I have not had issues with excessive paint chips or scratches, which seemed like a common complaint about other brands. April 2023 update: I'm still enjoying my Passat and everything has been holding up well (interior, trim, paint, etc). No issues or mechanical faults to report, and the local VW dealer is very professional when going in for scheduled maintenance.
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What's Not To Love?
Steve, San Antonio, TX, 06/09/2021
Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Superb car. We chose one loaded in the turbo-charged 1.8 lt. engine. All the zip you need. Comfort galore inside. Looks like a Mercedes sitting in my driveway. Great handling, smooth ride, it doesn't feel anything like a cheap, economy car. Classy as a ride gets unless you can afford a Bentley. Our interior is a tasteful blend of black and tan. Love the black carpeting and black piping on the seat. Sporty styling for adults with all the bells and whistles. In terms of comfort and class, I think it stands out nicely compared to Camry or even my other car, a Honda. If it holds up over time, I got more than my money's worth.
Sporty but large enough for comfort
Johnny Mac, Pataskala, OH, 02/22/2019
Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a nice car. It has plenty of room, drives well, the engine picks up speed nicely and is comfortable to drive for long periods of time.
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Great car
Chale, Savannah, GA, 03/30/2019
updated 10/03/2022
Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Low entry for tall people, some road surfaces it is noisy for real passengers trying to inter act with front passengers
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