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S to Wolfsburg Edition
flbntz, 03/22/2015
updated 09/24/2018
2014 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Had an S in Blue, damaged, not convinced fixed right, traded for this. Opera Red, Cornsilk leatherette interior. Beautiful car. Very much a Volkswagen. Elegant, but tough. Understated. A machine. Awesome on the highway. Like the new 1.8l turbo. Had a 2.5l inline five on a 2010 Golf. I thought it was more than enough engine for that car, decent gas milage, but this is better.
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Still Going Great!
John M, 02/18/2023
updated 02/24/2025
2014 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2014 Passat Wolfsburg (Reflex Silver) with the 1.8L turbo, in December 2014, as a CPO with 9,000 miles on the clock. I still have it with just over 160,000 miles. So far, it has held up well with only a few of issues. I changed the alternator at 125k miles and the radiator at 135k miles, both of which I did myself. I'm on my third battery, and I had to change the low beams mounting sockets with OEM parts. The car was on for a couple of recalls concerning the Takata airbag, the airbag inflator, and for a reprogram of the transmission to prevent stalling while in gear at idle (I did not experience this issue). New Pirelli tires were mounted at 159k miles and they helped to reduce the amount of road noise coming into the cabin. I have been changing the engine oil every 5k miles. This car has a conventional automatic transmission, with a torque converter (not a DSG), and the fluid and filter have been changed every 40k miles. The car still it's original struts and shocks . I changed the original front brakes at 145k miles. A couple of lights needed to be replaced and the headlight low beams (halogen) are weak out in the country. The seat warmers recently stopped working, but I haven't missed them. The 1.8 turbo has good pickup and returns about 33 MPG, which consists of a mix of highway, rural and suburban driving. Under these conditions I can get almost 600 miles from one tank of gas. if I get caught in heavy traffic, my mileage will go down to about 25 MPG. My Passat has 17" wheels, rides and handles well, and allows me to get a little frisky when I'm in the mountains. Just bear in mind this is no large size GTI in stock form, so when pushed hard, it loses its composure in the turns. There is not a lot of feedback though the steering wheel and the brakes are good, but not great. Road noise on rough pavement is annoying, but otherwise, its fairly quiet. The driver's seat is comfortable, but it took me a lot of adjustment before I found the sweet spot. The driver's seat is slightly offset from the steering wheel, but it doesn't bother me. The stock stereo sounds good for being a base unit. My Passat is basic; no nav, backup camera, touchscreen, or any of the latest safety features. Less things to break, I figure. Back seat room is great and the trunk is large, but the hinges for the trunk lid eat into the cargo space. Overall, I have had a good experience with my Passat and intend to drive as long as possible. As previously mentioned, my issues with it have been minor. I have been able to do most of the maintenance myself (except changing the transmission fluid; it's a pain). Some recommendations: -Find a mechanic who specializes in VWs and avoid the dealership for service, if possible. Bear in mind, quotes for even minor repairs are high. -Change the engine oil at 5k miles/6 months, no matter what VW says. The combination of direct injection, a turbo, automatic transmission, A/C, and in my case, hot, humid weather are a lot for the engine oil to deal with. -Change the transmission fluid & filter no later than 50k miles, otherwise shift issues may appear. -Use Top Tier gas, when feasible, and add fuel injection cleaner every oil change. -Wash this car by hand, or use a touchless car wash, as the gas filler door and the mirrors are a little weak. -Buy seat covers for a Passat with the gray or beige leatherette, because dye from jeans or leather jackets will transfer onto them.
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Loving my passat
fastex1531, 08/01/2014
2014 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Just purchased the Wolfsburg edition and I am absolutely loving it. Great handling and good power. I am also averaging about 28 mpg in mix driving. I'm sure it will improve as it breaks in. I love the interior. It simple but elegant. Fantastic value as I purchased it during the $1000 turbo rebate promo.
MY 2014 Passat TSI SE Experience
aku2, 03/22/2014
2014 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got my 2014 Passat TSI SE in October 2013 and I like the car for its driving performance with excellent fuel efficiency. I get up to 36 highway MPG and for my commuting route I get 33 MPG. I noticed I get the best MPG when my speed is between 45 and 75 MPH. I have 7000 miles on my car and lifetime MPG is 31 MPG. On my commuting route when I drive 2007 or 2010 4 cylinder Camry I only get 27 MPG. I like the music system design that produce clear sound without a need significantly increase audio level while on the noisy highway. I have driven Passat competitor vehicle and noticed high wind noise that makes it hard to listen to music.
Outstanding car. Get one before they fix 'em!!
Powellss, 07/04/2016
2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Right now (summer 2016) this car is the bargain of the year if not the decade. The bottom has fallen out of the resale market because of Dieselgate. We couldn't resist any longer so we picked up a 1-owner specimen from a dealer in PA. We've had it for about six weeks and put 2500 miles on it during that time. Highway MPG is phenomenal.... you can achieve high 40s without really trying. Keep the speed under 80-85 and you will see 45-48 average MPG. We drove 1200 miles on two tanks full of gas last week, during a long road trip. Passing power on the highway is great, not spectacular, but again... you're not buying this car to set land speed records. That said, you can easily get to whatever speed you need to achieve, this side of 100. We can't speak to how hard it pulls when you're into triple digits. We're guessing it runs out of steam pretty quick, but then again, this isn't 11th grade. High-speed stability is excellent. The steering is tight and the car doesn't wander. City driving is a pleasure.... acceleration is very quick, as you'd expect with 230+ pounds of torque. MPGs in town will range from 20-30 depending on how aggressively you drive and how heavy the traffic is. The dual-clutch DSG tranny knocks out instantaneous shifts and matches the revs for you too. I've driven manual transmissions my whole life but this is an automatic you will never regret buying. It's always a pleasure driving this thing. The interior is well-designed and roomy. Some people have complained about the materials being less than top-shelf but it's really not an issue. We'd prefer a plain-looking interior that will age well, to one that will start to look tacky after a few years. Same story with the exterior styling, which is boring at first blush (it almost looks like an Impala from 10 years ago) but grows on you, and is actually halfway classy... just understated. You're not gonna impress a future love interest in this thing. (Get an Audi or BMW if you need to show off your spending power.) The front seats are roomy and supportive, the back seat is gigantic, and so is the trunk... except for the hinges which intrude into the cargo area. In terms of interior space, you're basically getting an A6 for less than A4 money. We've heard all the horror stories about reliability and dealer service. Hasn't been an issue yet and we're keeping our fingers crossed. Our other ride is a 17-year-old, '99 Passat V-6 with 220K miles which is still running well, so we know these cars can last a long time. Overall, as you might guess, we couldn't be happier. If VW ever asked us what else this car needs... we'd say (1) an AWD option for the 50-60% of Americans who get to deal with snow for 4-5 months a year; (2) a rear-seat DVD / entertainment system; (3) standard HomeLink garage opener on all trim levels; (4) bubble mirrors built into the side view mirrors; (5) a real front bumper..... yeah we know, super retro; (6) bump strips on the doors to protect your sheetmetal from idiots in the 7-11 parking lot; and (7) at least one 12v outlet that stays on when you turn off the ignition. That's about it. Like we said.... right now this car is definitely the bargain of the year.
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