Volkswagen Passat is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2014 model year, there are twelve trim-lines to choose from with three different gas engines that produce from 170 to 280 horsepower.
2014 Passat has a relatively long wheelbase ( 110.4 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3166 - 3481 lbs.
2014 Passat seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Passat ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and shoulders - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on head. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 15.9 cu. ft.
Trim | 2014 Passat S | 2014 Passat S PZEV | 2014 Passat Wolfsburg Edition PZEV | 2014 Passat Wolfsburg Edition | 2014 Passat SE PZEV | 2014 Passat SE | 2014 Passat 1.8T Sport | 2014 Passat 1.8T Sport PZEV | 2014 Passat V6 SE | 2014 Passat SEL Premium PZEV | 2014 Passat SEL Premium | 2014 Passat V6 SEL Premium |
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Starging MSRP | $20,845 | $20,845 | $23,495 | $23,495 | $23,945 | $23,945 | $26,475 | $26,475 | $29,665 | $31,295 | $31,295 | $34,265 |
Engine | 2.5L Inline-5 | 2.5L Inline-5 | 2.5L Inline-5 | 2.5L Inline-5 | 2.5L Inline-5 | 2.5L Inline-5 | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 3.6L V-6 | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo | 3.6L V-6 |
HP | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 280 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 280 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 20 MPG |
Highway | 32 MPG | 32 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 32 MPG | 32 MPG | 35 MPG | 35 MPG | 28 MPG | 34 MPG | 34 MPG | 28 MPG |
Combined | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG |
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2014 Passat Sedan comes in twelve trim levels, with an average price that is $930 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Passat