Used 2014 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Consumer Reviews
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"Where excitement goes to die." Really?
moreldav, 10/21/2014
2014 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My love of cars has spanned a fair number of years and over two dozen cars. This is my second VW. I traded in a 2008 BMW 535xi Sport for this car, which had replaced a beloved 2002 Audi A6 2.7T. The Passat has reminded me of the many reasons I am a fan of VW Group cars. I was concerned that the transition out of the driving experience of the BMW would be rough, but I was wrong. The Passat is comfortable, spacious, well-appointed, reasonably quick, and sneers at gas pumps (I drove from NJ to Boston and back on one tank of regular fuel). It is not going to win stoplight drag races or autocross rallies, but as a large family sedan, it's really tough to beat. Glad I ignored the naysayers!
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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My 2014 passat has 238000 miles no issues
Angelo, 01/03/2019
2014 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Because every 1000 miles u need to ad oil because of turbo then you will be fine
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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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MY 2014 Passat TSI SE Experience
aku2, 03/22/2014
updated 08/28/2025
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. 08/27/2025 Update It is almost 12 years since I bought my Passat and it has proven to be my most reliable car that I ever owned. The power train is still performing well and fuel efficiency has not dropped. I now have 168,000 mile and the engine only wastes about 1.5 quarts of oil every 10,000 miles of driving. I feel it may use less oil if I am easy on the accelerator paddle. The car has been used in NJ/NY salted roads but the exhaust pipe and the entire body looks like is going to last for another 10 years. Overall I am happy with the car; I wish the model was not phased out.
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