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Why buy a used Volkswagen Passat?

If you're in the market for a car that's practical, comfortable on long drives and has a spacious interior, then a used Volkswagen Passat is a great choice. As one of the UK's top-selling cars, the Passat is an excellent motorway cruiser filled with modern technology and features. With several different bodystyles and efficient engines, it's not difficult to find a used Passat that meets your everyday motoring needs.

Latest used Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen, Passat

2019 - Volkswagen Passat

2019 - Volkswagen Passat47

Reduced

£16,995

Finance available £357 pm

*Representative example

  • 1.6L
  • 35.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • Estate

Twells Vauxhall

01526553380 *

Volkswagen, Passat

2011 - Volkswagen Passat

2011 - Volkswagen Passat19

Low Mileage

£6,750

Finance available £128 pm

*Representative example

  • 2L
  • 89.1K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • Estate

Rely Motors Ltd

01592551938 *

Volkswagen, Passat

2018 (18) - Volkswagen Passat

2018 (18) - Volkswagen Passat29

£13,294

Finance available £289 pm

*Representative example

  • 1.4L
  • 60.7K

    Miles
  • Not Supplied
  • Semi Auto
  • Estate

Carbase - Lympsham

01934331687 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen, Passat

2020 (70) - Volkswagen Passat

2020 (70) - Volkswagen Passat25

Low Mileage

£21,400

Finance available £419 pm

*Representative example

  • 2L
  • 25.1K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Semi Auto
  • Estate

Vindis Fakenham Volkswagen

01328604007 *

Volkswagen, Passat

2014 (64) - Volkswagen Passat

2014 (64) - Volkswagen Passat39

Reduced

£9,475

Finance available £189 pm

*Representative example

  • 2L
  • 54.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Semi Auto
  • Estate

Nick King Car Sales (Gloucester)

01452401606 *

Volkswagen, Passat

2018 - Volkswagen Passat

2018 - Volkswagen Passat16

£11,995

Finance available £245 pm

*Representative example

  • 1.4L
  • 89.2K

    Miles
  • Hybrid - Petrol/Electric
  • Semi Auto
  • Saloon

OJS Autos Ltd

01752525924 *

Volkswagen, Passat

2013 (63) - Volkswagen Passat

2013 (63) - Volkswagen Passat25

Low Mileage

£8,775

Finance available £173 pm

*Representative example

  • 2L
  • 80.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Estate

Nick King Car Sales (Gloucester)

01452401606 *

Volkswagen, Passat

2007 (07) - Volkswagen Passat

2007 (07) - Volkswagen Passat24

£1,500

  • 2L
  • 147.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Saloon

Browns Car Company

01621212315 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen, Passat

2015 - Volkswagen Passat

2015 - Volkswagen Passat11

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

*Representative example

  • 2L
  • 106.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Semi Auto
  • Saloon

Auto Prestige London

01494854686 *

2.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen, Passat

2020 - Volkswagen Passat

2020 - Volkswagen Passat11

£14,750

Finance available £307 pm

*Representative example

  • 1.6L
  • 80.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Semi Auto
  • Saloon

Brown Cars

02830800070 *

Volkswagen, Passat

2020 - Volkswagen Passat

2020 - Volkswagen Passat12

£16,998

  • 1.5L
  • 42.8K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Saloon

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Exeter

01418465770 *

Volkswagen, Passat

2013 - Volkswagen Passat

2013 - Volkswagen Passat15

Low Mileage

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

*Representative example

  • 2L
  • 29.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Saloon

Wrights Motors

01366648875 *

Volkswagen, Passat

2019 (69) - Volkswagen Passat

2019 (69) - Volkswagen Passat53

£13,850

Finance available £287 pm

*Representative example

  • 1.4L
  • 70.9K

    Miles
  • Hybrid - Petrol/Electric
  • Automatic
  • Saloon

Quality Part X Ltd Stevenage

01438518499 *

Volkswagen, Passat

2021 (21) - Volkswagen Passat

2021 (21) - Volkswagen Passat47

£17,200

Finance available £332 pm

*Representative example

  • 2L
  • 50.6K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • Estate

Nuneaton Car Sales Ltd

02476480808 *

Volkswagen, Passat

2013 (63) - Volkswagen Passat

2013 (63) - Volkswagen Passat29

£4,495

Finance available £78 pm

*Representative example

  • 2L
  • 134.0K

    Miles
  • Diesel
  • Manual
  • Estate

German Cars

01934330658 *

Volkswagen, Passat

2018 (18) - Volkswagen Passat

2018 (18) - Volkswagen Passat12

£13,495

Finance available £279 pm

*Representative example

  • 1.4L
  • 57.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Estate

S W VALLEY MOTOR COMPANY LTD

01685490072 *

Volkswagen Passat snapshot review

Pros

  • Excellent cruiser
  • Efficient diesel engines
  • Spacious design

Cons

  • Saloon can be impractical
  • Plain design
  • Rivals are better to drive

Volkswagen Passat by type

Automatic
Manual
Petrol
Diesel
Petrol EV & Hybrid
5 Door
4 Door

Used Volkswagen Passat information

Engines and transmissions

Volkswagen has built the Passat with petrol, diesel and mild-hybrid powerplants. These have been paired with an automatic or manual gearbox and front- or all-wheel drive.

Petrol
  • 1.5 eTSI outputs 147bhp for a 9.2-second 0-62mph time and an efficiency rating of 51.8mpg.
  • Older 1.4-litre turbocharged engine generates either 123bhp or 148bhp.
  • An older 1.8-litre turbocharged engine produces 177bhp, and there's also been a top-performing 2.0-litre outputting 217bhp.
  • Plug-in GTE version has a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for a combined 218bhp and an electric-only driving range of up to 31 miles.
Diesel
  • Older 1.6-litre engine produces 118bhp with an efficiency rating of 76.3mpg.
  • 2.0-litre option increases output to 148bhp or 187bhp offering a rating of up to 67.3mpg. These are the most popular engine choices.
  • 2.0-litre twin-turbocharged engine generates 237bhp.

Practicality

Bigger than the Golf and Beetle, the Volkswagen Passat is a practical family car with plenty of space for people and cargo.

Interior space
  • Adjustable steering wheel and driver's seat allow for the best position, while the massaging feature offers more comfort on long drives.
  • Rear seat headroom and legroom adequate for tall adults.
  • ISOFIX mounting points have flip-up covers over them for protection.
Boot space
  • 690-litre boot is more than the average of 500 litres for most cars in this segment.
  • Putting down the rear seats increases space to 1,920 litres.
  • Bumper is low to the ground and there's no boot lip to contend with.
Bodystyles
  • Estate model is still available with a longer body for added space.
  • Saloon was recently discontinued.
  • Other variants were inspired by the Passat, including the four-door coupé known as the CC, and the rugged version known as the Alltrack.

Safety

  • 2014 Euro NCAP rating gives the Passat five stars.
  • Child occupant rating sits at 87%, with adult occupant earning 85%.
  • Standard safety kit includes adaptive cruise control and automatic parking for more confidence.

Technology

  • Large 12.9-inch touchscreen display is the focal point of the dashboard.
  • High-resolution 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro system is easy to view.
  • Available Premium sound systems are available to provide more audio clarity and enjoyment.

Volkswagen Passat generations

Volkswagen first introduced the Passat in 1973, making it one of the company's longest-running models. Over the years, it has been one of the manufacturer's more popular vehicles. Now in its ninth generation (B9), the Passat has more efficient powertrain options and high-tech features that continue to create excitement.

Seventh Generation (2024 to Present)

Volkswagen lengthened the wheelbase of the Passat over the last version, allowing for more interior room. With this longer wheelbase design also came some additional height for a more spacious cabin. It shares the same platform as the Volkswagen Tiguan, but features a sleeker design.

Inside the cabin, the MIB4 infotainment system was added to the digital cockpit as a further technological enhancement. It also features voice control for various systems, including media and navigation, for less distraction while driving.

Seventh Generation (2024 to Present)
Fuel type:
Not Supplied / Petrol
Engine Size:
1.5
MPG:
Acceleration:
9.2 seconds
Boot space:
530 - 690 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
5 / 5 stars
  • Greenest

    1.5 TSI eHybrid Life 5dr DSG

  • Cheapest

    1.5 TSI Life 5dr DSG

  • Fastest

    1.5 TSI Life 5dr DSG

Sixth Generation (2015 to 2023)

Volkswagen added a narrower grille to the B8 Passat as well as horizontal slats. The LED headlights were moved to the centre of the lower bar, but the overall style of the Passat didn't change in the eighth generation.

Inside the cabin, VW lifted the dashboard and made it incline more towards the windscreen. Volkswagen has also continued to install updated safety features with each passing year, so later models may feature more safety technology.

Sixth Generation (2015 to 2023)
Fuel type:
Diesel / Not Supplied / Petrol
Engine Size:
1.4 - 2
MPG:
39 - 166
Acceleration:
5.8 - 11.5 seconds
Boot space:
402 - 650 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
5 / 5 stars
  • Greenest

    1.4 TSI GTE 4dr DSG

  • Cheapest

    1.4 TSI S 4dr

  • Fastest

    2.0 TSI 272 R-Line 4MOTION 5dr DSG

Fifth Generation (2005 to 2014)

With the release of the B7, the front design was updated with chromed slats to the grille and rectangular headlights. The air intake and fog lights were moved to the bottom bumper and more contours were added.

A variety of refined and efficient petrol and diesel engines were also released. Plus, Volkswagen included models with leather upholstery for a premium feel.

Fifth Generation (2005 to 2014)
Fuel type:
Diesel / Petrol
Engine Size:
1.4 - 3.6
MPG:
26 - 68
Acceleration:
5.6 - 13.3 seconds
Boot space:
461 - 603 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
5 / 5 stars
  • Greenest

    1.4 TSI Bluemotion Tech S 4dr

  • Cheapest

    1.6 S FSI 4dr

  • Fastest

    3.6 V6 R36 4MOTION 4dr DSG

Used Volkswagen Passat information

Used Volkswagen Passat FAQ's

Which is the most popular engine in the Volkswagen Passat?

Overwhelmingly, customers prefer the diesel engines in the Passat. These engines provide the absolute best compromise in terms of ample performance with excellent fuel economy.

What are the most popular trim levels?

With new Passat models, Volkswagen offers three trims: Life, Elegance and R-Line. Of these three, the R-Line has been among the most popular, likely because of its unique styling features and upgraded sportiness. These are very easy to find on the used market as a result. Older GT and SE models have also proved popular among Passat drivers.

What optional extras should I look out for?

The tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof is a desirable option, giving a roomier feel to the cabin. There's also a Black Styling Pack available with the R-Line, giving it a sleek and unique appearance on the road.

Is the Volkswagen Passat a good family car?

With plenty of space, four doors and a big boot, the Passat is a great family car. It's comfortable, safe and packed full of technology features, too.

Is there a hybrid version of the Volkswagen Passat?

There is a hybrid version of the Passat, known as the GTE. It features a 1.5-litre petrol engine and an electric motor to create a combined 218bhp and an electric-only driving range of up to 31 miles, after which it automatically switches to petrol/electric hybrid power, allowing you to continue your journey.

Is the Volkswagen Passat available as an automatic?

Volkswagen has offered the Passat with a choice of an automatic or a manual gearbox, and both are plentiful on the used market.

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

Most Passat models have been built with front-wheel drive. There were some made with four-wheel drive, but they are difficult to find on the used market. Look for models badged as "4MOTION" - this is Volkswagen speak for all-wheel drive.

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