Used 2014 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Consumer Reviews
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14freud, 03/05/2015
updated 07/12/2017
2014 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Writing this review after 5 days. Got base 2014 with only 8k miles on it. Great deal! So far, runs great. Turbo kicks in nicely when accelerating. Trans takes getting used to as "D" wants lower gears to save gas, but "S" runs more like a traditional trans. Son says back seat has more room than Honda (I traded in a 2002 Accord). Decent stereo..rides nice and is quiet. **Update 10 months later: Still going well, but commercial carwash snapped passenger side-view mirror. Manual does NOT say to avoid commercial carwashes and VW considers this defect to be non-warranty covered as it was an "act of nature." A bunch of BS, if you ask me. So, I've been taking it to touch-less carwash, which does not clean as well (I do it myself in summer, but it needs washing in winter due to salt, etc.). Kind of junky customer service..who doesn't make a car that can handle a dang car wash?? **Update as of 1/11/17: Mileage is a plus..drove 2 hours this past summer at 70mph with a/c on..got 37mpg! As it is winter now..I don't like traction control, but that may not necessarily be a VW thing. Still slow to warm up in winter, but a/c does great job. Folding side mirrors in before carwash resolved problem..touchless car washes weren't getting job done! Overall, very satisfied. **Update on 7/12/17: Drove to Chattanooga from Detroit (600 miles freeway) with no a/c on and got 42mpg. Then, drove from Chattanooga to Port St. Lucie, FL (another 600 miles freeway) with the a/c on and got 39mpg!! Great mileage. Turbo blew at 50k miles, but I had extended warranty, so got new one. Just odd that VW warranty is less than others. Kind of "lemon-y" to have a turbo blow that early. Overall, car is "meh."
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Scott, 02/02/2016
2014 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have many years and miles of Volkswagen ownership under my belt. I simply like the feel behind the wheel of the Volkswagens; firm ride, tight cornering and firm comfortable seats. My experience with the brand is nearly 100% positive. I do take an interest understanding key maintenance issues as recommended by my independent VW mechanic. Keys to successful ownership include using synthetic oil, Top Tier gas brands and ethanol free fuel if you are really committed. The Passat 1.8 TSI engine coupled with the smooth shifting 6 speed automatic transmission is an impressive combination. The engines ability to hit pick torque at very low RPM's got me over my believe I would never settle for anything less than a V6 engine. The 1.8 TSI engine delivers brisk acceleration and excellent gas mileage. The option to manually shift plus the sport mode give the extra driver engagement I enjoy in the brand. In suburban driving I average around 28 MPG. I have gone as high as 39 MPG on an 800 mile freeway trip with cruise set between 70 and 80 MPH. One observation is that at 45 miles per hour the transmission goes into 6th gear taking the engine down to 1200 RPM. This low engine speed can cause the engine to lug. I generally do not worry about it. An option to avoid the lugging is to run in sport mode if you are spending a good deal of time at 45 MPH. I love the subtle look of the spacious interior. I like the classy exterior but I find it a little boring. I am not the type who craves extra attention. The Wolfsburg addition is the second least equipped version of the Passat but it has the modern essentials including heated faux leather driver and passenger seats (power seat for the driver) and steering wheel controls for the radio. I love Volkswagen's trip computer system. Those who desire more electronic engagement in their cars will find the radio system inadequate at least in Wolfsburg addition. Stepping up to the SE level solves some of the short coming with the electronics like a navigation option and backup camera. Had I been able to find a nice deal on an SE, I would have stepped up to the next level. One other note, the Hankook tires that came from the factory are a poor option. I expect when I switch to my preferred brand (Toyo), the ride, handling and cabin noise will be even better.
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clintondee, 09/15/2014
2014 Volkswagen Passat S PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My '14 Passat is a real nice car that actually is quite simple to operate. Interior design is classic and the exterior may seam a bit boring at first, but at different angles the cars exterior lines show the true elegance of the car. I paid 18,700 for the 21,900 sticker car and got 0% financing to boot. So for the price of a focus or corolla I was able to get a sweet Passat that is extremely roomy and just as efficient as those two cars.
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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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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.