The 2020 Volkswagen Passat has some stiff competition in the midsize segment. Less than a brand-new design and also even more of a refresh is a new look sufficient to maintain the Passat relevant in an SUV-dominated globe.
Volkswagen Passat 2020 review
1. Rate:
The base Volkswagen Passat S has a beginning MSRP of $22,995. That cost is poor for a midsize auto, and also it’s lower than what a base 2019 Passat cost when it was new. That version had much more basic attributes, however.
2. Efficiency
Regardless of the brand-new exterior, what’s below the 2020 Passat is mostly the like last year.
VW makes available just one powertrain in the Passat– a 2.0-liter turbo-4 paired solely to a 6-speed automated. It’s not particularly fast (although it does not require to be) but the 6-speed is down a number of equipments or two compared to the sector standard– as well as down on refinement. The Passat’s gift is a smooth trip, which is a lot more lined up with mid-size customers’ top priorities. It’s a laundry on our efficiency range.
The 2.0-liter turbo-4 that powers the Passat makes 174 hp and 206 pound-feet of torque, sent out to the front wheels only. Unlike previous years, there’s no V-6 option for the Passat and no all-wheel drive.
Volkswagen passat 2020
The conventional 6-speed automated is geared even more toward fuel efficiency, although the Passat’s 27-mpg mixed score is down contrasted to competitors. There’s some doubtful change actions: the 6-speed is eager to change out of 1st equipment after departure, but a lengthy 2nd gear and the visible space in between 2nd and also 3rd gears didn’t feel remarkable accelerating as much as, as well as past, 40 mph. We can not assist but feel like even more cogs (the Tiguan has an 8-speed automated, for instance) would certainly have made the Passat’s powertrain really feel a little more refined.
We have good feelings for the Passat’s ride, however. On 18-inch wheels, the VW gobbled road divots and also blemishes with ease– 19-inchers on the R-Line aren’t also rough either. There’s significant body lean in the Passat as a result, however that’s par for the course.
Passat R-Line versions add paddle-shifters that feel like a second thought; at higher rpm the engine is buzzy and also worn.
Unlike numerous turbo engines, the 2.0-liter turbo-4 does not delay off the line. Put that in the benefit column.
3. Security
Passat Crash Test Results
The 2020 Passat gained the top rating of Good in all 6 examinations executed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The 2020 Passat got four stars out of 5 in the rollover analysis, the only examination performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA did not assign the Passat a general security score.
Passat Safety Features
Basic safety and security attributes in this Volkswagen consist of a rearview video camera, ahead accident warning, automated emergency braking, blind-spot surveillance, rear cross-traffic alert, and also pedestrian detection.
Lane maintains assist is readily available, as are rain-sensing windshield wipers, adaptive fronts lights, front and also rear car park sensing units, parallel park aid, and also flexible cruise control.
4. Convenience & Quality
Volkswagen claims it transformed all the body panels on the 2020 Passat other than the roof covering, but the dimensions are mostly the exact same. The Passat still trips on a 110.4-inch wheelbase, with 193.6 inches from bumper to bumper (up 1.7 inches from in 2015). Travelers obtain a great room inside as well as there are 15.9 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk. Beginning with a typical score of 5, the Passat gets a point over standard for its cargo capacity.
The front seats are one of the most comfy as well as ideal suited for long distances, although passengers who might being in a more upright, knees-up setting could bump their legs against the facility console. The Passat is shod in sturdy cloth, sensibly soft synthetic leather, or perhaps genuine hides– we ‘d stick with the plastic or towel, however. That’s because also in leading trims of the Passat, there’s still a lot of grained black plastic and also timber veneers that aren’t specifically elegant.
Rear riders obtain excellent room as well as greater than 38 inches of legroom, which is excellent but additionally less than rivals that can supply more stretch-out area.
