8.5
2021 Volkswagen Passat review
Bigger, quicker, and better handling than a mid-size luxury SUV, the Passat 206TSI is the perfect family-size sleeper
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Anthony Crawford
2022 Volkswagen Passat vs 2024 Audi RS4 Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-LINE
Based on the Audi RS4 AVANT 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
66L
422 to 535 km
58L
551 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$48,990 - $65,990
$156,069 - $165,015
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's the ultimate affordable sleeper with muscular straight-line performance
- Adaptive suspension makes this a delight on long hauls and quick through the corners
- Huge boot and loaded to the hilt with kit
Misses
- A more satisfying engine note would be nice
- Enjoying your Passat 206TSI R-Line comes at a cost at the bowser
- Get used to three-point turns
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive
- Sounds great
- Still pretty comfortable
Misses
- Visually showing its age
- May be the last of its kind
- Interior doesn't feel very special
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$900)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$900)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$400)
- Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
- Carbon Fibre Engine Cover (+$1,200)
- Carbon Twill (+$1,400)
- Carbon Twill Inlays (+$1,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 206kW | 331kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5600 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 350Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 1700 | 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 11.65 | 10 | |
