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 RS5 Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-LINE
Based on the Audi RS5 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
66L
422 to 535 km
58L
545 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$48,990 - $65,990
$159,069 - $168,015
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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
- Genuinely fun to drive
- Still liveable
- More practical than a coupe...
Misses
- ...but less practical than cheaper RS4 Avant
- Interior looking a bit old
- Some plasticky switchgear
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)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$12,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Red Calipers (+$13,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Blue Calipers (+$13,600)
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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 | DUAL 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 | |
