Used 2019 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Love it/Hate it relationship with my 19 SE R-line
Cars n Stuff, 02/15/2025
2019 Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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This is my 2nd Passat, the first being a CPO 2016 SE w Tech package. That car was unfortunately totaled when I was rear ended by a pick up truck after owning it for only a month. The car's safety convinced me to later get another, which is my current 2019 SE R-Line. But as my title indicates, this car does a lot of things well but also can make you want to get rid of it. The pros mimic what most people say positively about this car. It handles like a German sedan should; a good looking exterior; is one of the roomiest in its class with great rear legroom and an airy interior; good visibility, non-intrusive safety tech; no annoying start/stop like most VW products; and my favorite of all is the fuel economy and fuel range with the big 18.5 tank and 34 average hwy mpg. However, there are quite a few things that I am not happy with like the many mechanical issues that should not be happening before 50,000 miles. Examples: warped plastic oil pan, leaking oil gaskets/sensors, Infotainment system malfunctions (on my 3rd); electro steering rack failure, fuel tank noises; overhead console parts breaking; evaporator core replaced; strut/strut mount noises and clunks; leatherette gets very hot in summer and you will stick to it even with the a/c on full blast, hands free trunk opener works when it wants to which is almost never; remote start is the type that shuts off when you open the door; when you let off the brake at a light the drivetrain shudders (my 2016 did this also). I'm sure some will say they don't have any of the problems I have, well you're lucky then. Unfortunately, this will be my LAST VW product I ever own.
Not a family friendly vehicle
Andrewryan3, 02/24/2022
2019 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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No room for more than a family of 3 normal size people
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A nice ride.....
SenorBoston, 12/24/2020
2019 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I bought this Passat (Wolfsburg Ed.), previously owned (it had 23K miles on it, so it was driven). It now has 28K miles, so I've driven it and can now give this review. I find it a great pleasure to drive. It's very smooth ride is luxurious but not over the top soft, it does have great road feel. The 2.0L turbo, accelerates decently and you can merge onto the fwy. pretty effortlessly. The tranny (in auto mode) does slightly struggle finding the gears up thru 3rd, then moves on nicely. It's not so much a delay, than it is a choppiness of shifting. Not major but slight, you do notice it but it's not obtrusive. The tranny in sport/DSG mode is much smoother, I use it often. The seating is abundant and I easily fit 5 comfortably. The sight-lines out the vehicle are competent and the pillars are not in the way or cause blind spots. I love the moonroof because it has many choices in how you deploy it. I also like the stereo (8 speakers), so I can play my jazz-fusion music loud. The temp compressor is competent in any mode (A/C or heat). I often use the heated (3-way) seats instead of the heater. The only thing that bothers me with this Passat is the way the diagnostics (clearing oil changes/service intervals) is set up. To use it, is like reading a German train schedule. I had to view how to reset these things on-line/web a couple of times before I finally got it. The owners manual sucks at describing many things but this is almost impossible to comprehend and decipher. It came with Conti tires, which are a terrible match for this vehicle. I'll be replacing them soon with either Yoko's or Pirelli's. With 18" wheels, the Conti's are loud/noisey, even on smooth roads. They whine at highway speeds. I fear as they wear more, they'll get louder. I may pre-emptively replace them earlier than their 60K (?) life. But they do seem to wear well, so far. Overall, a very competent vehicle, especially with the warranty (bumper to bumper 6-yrs or 72K miles, whichever comes 1st). Can't beat that!
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