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Great German Car
mbehn, 12/23/2010
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Have had this '09 since 8/09. It runs flawlessly and is a very enjoyable family sedan. Storage is HUGE, performance is tight and torque is excellent. High end smooth comfortable ride with great control. Most of the benefits of Audi w/o price tag. Great bargains to be had (this one was $5K off sticker). No, not as cheap as a Camry or Honda, but much more style, class and fun to drive. This car is a sleeper and soon to be changed and produced in Mexico - it's a buy.
Extremely Unreliable
lee, 07/07/2010
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
The car is stylish, but unfortunately seems to break down frequently. I have under 30,000 miles and have had the throttle body replaced, throttle body wiring, and steering column replaced. It has left me stranded 5 times. Probably the least reliable car I have ever owned. I'm totally bummed I have a 4 year 60,000 mile lease, it's a horrible car
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Great Car, Great Value, More room than monster SUVs
ray4now, 07/26/2011
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've owned mine since June /09. I was skeptical at first - somewhat odd looks, VW reputation for marginal reliability, not all the luxury I really wanted. However on test drive changed that. The 2.0L turbo engine is fantastic - quick, responsive, pulls very hard when you mash the throttle. The 6 speed transmission is mated perfectly to it and is smooth and accurate in shifts. So far, so good. I've got 36K+ miles of mostly highway driving and no breakdowns/strands/failed starts. No maintenance costs either with first 2 years covered. Some trim pieces have broken due to little kiddie fingers. I would highly recommend this car for anyone looking for an alternative to ridiculously oversized SUV
Fun
EJScott, 12/26/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. Love the size of the trunk and the power tail gate great. The leatherette is actually really nice feeling. The engine can really pull this car if you step on the gas.
Follow Up
mbehn, 10/28/2011
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Follow up to review last year. Car is not 2+ years old with 39K Miles. Runs beautifully, with one recall for a switch, one service for a loose A/C condensation hose - both free of charge. Still as tight and sweet as when purchased, and the Perellis are still in great shape. So far, so good!
European versus Japanese
bigstepper, 03/25/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I recently bought a VW Passat 'Komfort' wagon for my wife. The car has been great so far. After 5 days in my Lexus, it's fun to drive my wife's car on the weekend. I really can't ever say I've felt that way about my other cars. If VW can solve some of it's past reliability issues ( and it looks like they are trying hard to do so) I think middle America will 'rediscover' the brand.
Eurostyle wagon experience
Landon, 04/25/2010
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I shake my head at all our neighbours driving these hideous SUVs and crossovers that handle like buses and drink fuel like crazy. There are options! This car has way more room than our neighbour's Murano and is a blast to drive! We love manual trannys and this was the only wagon we could get one in. We got a highline with real leather, moonroof, dual climate, satellite radio. Had an Acura TSX before and this is quicker but gets the same mileage. It is also quieter and smoother but the leather and aesthetics were nicer in the Acura.
Love my Passat Wagon
LovemyVW, 05/27/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I needed to move into a larger car. Previous car was 2003 Jetta TDI sedan and I really loved it. It got great mileage and was fun to drive but not quite large enough for a growing family. We decided on the Passat Wagon because we were in no way getting a minivan nor SUV. We wanted the performance and handling of a car and not the bulk or stigma of a van or SUV. It was down to the Passat or Subaru Outback. In the end we went with the Passat as VW bank was offering 60 mos at 0%. While there may be posts out there complaining about quality, we've not seen any issues yet. The same issues were reported for my Jetta and over 5 years, few of those issues ever arose.
Bluemotion 2.0 liter Diesel
finlander, 12/12/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I wish I could bring this car back to the USA with me. With 50+ MPG, it is incredible. Engine fairly quiet. Service after 10K is way too long
Great thus far
fmrporscheguy, 11/11/2010
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have had this car for a full 3 months, and it's met or exceeded my expectations. So far no unscheduled trips to the dealership, which is good. Being that this is a "performance" German car, you have to know it will need regular maintenance. The engine is adequate, though not at all inspiring. Does a decent job of moving along when pushed. Int design is very nice. Leatherette works great w/o worry of ruining it with wet beach shorts, sun damage, or regular wear and tear (look at pics of older models and seats still look new). Center tunnel is a tad narrow and would be nice if it were carpeted. I think ext looks nicer than Passat sedan. Audi-esque front grill is great!
TDI Bluemotion
finlander, 03/24/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great mileage, super low emissions, big enough to carry lots of junk, quiet for a diesel. Acceleration leaves a lot ot be desired
2009 wagon
guido, 07/08/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car on the basis of owning a 2006 jetta, was not disappointed.The fuel mileage meets or exceeds the epa sticker,2l. 4 cyl drives like a larger engine.
Almost perfection
spidaman, 11/01/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Passat Komfort Wagon offers a wonderful balance of design, performance, comfort and safety. We traded down from an 04 Touareg, and have not been disappointed by the fit and finish of this vehicle. The sole Achilles Heel is the powerplant. While peppy and enjoyable on the highway (especially when passing), there is significant turbo lag, especially compared to our other driver, a Saab 9-3 with the same size 2.0 L turbo-charged engine. Additionally, the mileage is not nearly as good as the Saab's, and gear selection in this automatic could be better tuned. The VW shines on design, fit and finish. The leg well is a bit narrow, but seats are comfortable, and leads to a fine day drive.
2009 Passat Wagon - Komfort
Dan P, 11/10/2008
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
Came out of a Volvo XC70. This car has personality and is much more fun to drive. Comfort is good. Good acceleration. Mileage is better then sticker. Easily get 30-32 at 70 mph. 33-34 at 60 mph. Average fuel mileage is 26mpg. Kids love the rear door window shade. I am 6'1" and like the front seats. Live in area that doesn't have may Passat Wagons and get many looks.
German Engineering at Japanese Pricing
skyhawk182, 11/18/2009
2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Admittedly have only driven the car 6K miles, but must say, am more than pleased. Well thought out with ever so many clever features that make car seem like it knows you. Sweetest engine I've driven - excellent power due to great low end torgue via turbo charger. Rides like on rails, yet seems like larger luxury ride. One needs to keep an eye on options (can escalate pricing rapidly) and bargain aggressively - with that in mind, pricing is quite attractive and competitive.