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licheenut, 01/06/2014
2014 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 1/14 (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 18 people found this review helpful
We were looking for a car that had an upscale feel and appearance without the upscale cost. We were also looking for a car that was fuel efficient and did not want a hybrid. The 2014 VW Passat Wolfsburg met most of our criteria. It looks great and handles well on all types of driving conditions. The 1.8 turbocharged four cylinder engine gets decent MPG but feels a little underpowered. However, it is quick enough to safely merge onto highways with adequate power for most situations. My wife and I really love this car and would recommend it to others.
Great Family Sedan
bimmershawn, 11/16/2014
updated 11/16/2016
2014 Volkswagen Passat S PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I put on about 21,000 miles on a Passat S auto. The overall quality is gone down quite a bit from my 99 Passat GL V6 that I had before but the my is the lowest trim model with cloth seats; the upper trim are better. The car is now manufactured in Tennessee instead of Germany. So far I have not encountered any problems. The car rides very comfortably except the bottom seat cushion is kind of hard. The fuel economy is very good and you also get a large gas tank. I get around 30 MPG city and 40+ on the freeway. You can get 45 MPG if set on cruise control @ 60-65 MPH. The engine has very good low end torque with almost no turbo lag. I had a Neuspeed Power Module plugged into the ecu wiring hardness and the torque was increased substantially from 1800 RPM up without any issues. Handling is adequate but not spectacular. The Hankook tires have limited grip and don't agree with some of the freeway grooves which it wonders a bit but it's getting better as they were down. The maintenance is covered by the manufacturer for the first 3 years. I got a very good lease program (around >$4K below MSRP). Great value and a solid choice as a family car.
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Kevin Riley, 11/15/2016
2014 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car gets great gas mileage. I get around 37 on the highway. The car is fun to drive and has good acceleration. I've owned the car almost 3 years now and have never had an issue. I think it's the best value out there. The car is big. Big back seat, Big trunk. Great car for taller drivers too!
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Third Volkswagon purchase is not the charm
Molly , 01/24/2021
2014 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Navigation (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My Passat has 86,000 miles and continues to stall while stopped at red light, turning or any idle speed. Dealerships have not been able to find a reason, however, each time I take vehicle in for inspection it is out of oil. I have maintained vehicle and at this time engine is being replaced and fuel pump was replaced last month. I fear that vehicle will still continue to stall when in idle even though dealer now says it is the engine that needs to be replaced. This started May 2020 I took to dealer and they could not find issues except with oil. In November I took to a different certified dealer due to same recurring problems and they say it is engine and fuel pump. EPC light and battery light continue to come on as well. This is my third VW and I have had no issues with my previous vehicles. Dealers will not admit that the car is faulty and that VW has series issues that need to be addressed with the 2014 model.
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Take it ez on this car. It'll take it ez on your w
Tallchief, 01/12/2021
updated 07/20/2023
2014 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Update: 2023: Have now owned this for 9 years. Running good. No real issues. 122000 miles. I cruise in this car, only speeding up to pass and go around very slow vehicles. Turbo gives it very good burst. Good used car buy, if maintained and driven right. I bought the Wolfsburg edition. I've had this car for over 5 years now. It has been very reliable. The gas door actuator, the little switch that clicks the gas door open from the key fob, recently went. Bought it on online for about $30 and had a mechanic put it on. Aside from that, I've only had to do oil changes and some new tires. The Passat is a commuter car. It's not meant for a lot of stop and start at higher speeds. I have the Wolfsburg edition which has turbo so you have plenty of zip to pass and get on the highway quickly. A lot of stopping and starting at higher speeds will cause transmission issues. It's meant for commuting in the middle or slower lane on the highway. Take it easy with this car and it will take it easy on your wallet!
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