Used 2017 Volkswagen Passat for sale 

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat lineup consists of 3 trim levels - the S, SE, and SEL. The base trim - S comes with the 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-4 only. However, the SE and SEL trim comes with the 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-4 and have the option of a 3.6-liter V6 engine as well, it will bump the price up a bit by around $3,000. 

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We recommend getting the SE trim with the 1.8-liter inline-4 engine which offers a good amount of features including comfort features like 8-way power driver seats and heated front seats and this comes at a comparatively affordable rate too.

The 1.8-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine variant of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat is capable of generating a power of 170 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque this engine is paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The 3.6-liter 6-cylinder engine makes 280 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque and comes paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. Irrespective of the engine and transmission the power goes to the front wheels.

The most power is made by the Honda accord with 185 hp. Following this is the Mazda six which makes 184 hp, the Volkswagen Passat making 170 hp, and then comes a Chevrolet Malibu which makes 160 hp, the least of the above cars.

2017 Volkswagen Passat Acceleration

The Volkswagen Passat will do the 0 to 60 sprint and 7.6 seconds and the standing quarter-mile in 15.8 seconds it will then continue to its top speed of 155 mph. This is quite good for an everyday sedan. The Volkswagen Passat with the 3.6 L V6 engine does the 0 to 60 sprint in 6.4 seconds.

The fastest 0 to 60 is saved by the Mazda six sports with a time of 6.4 seconds. Following this is the Honda accord with a time of 7 seconds, the Volkswagen Passat with a time of 7.6 seconds, and in the last place of the above cars comes Chevrolet Malibu with a time of 8.2 seconds

2017 Volkswagen Passat Ride and Handling

The front-wheel drivetrain allows the Passat to behave very well in terms of throttle response. Moreover, the V6 engine is even more satisfying in terms of aggressive movements and agility. The chassis of this Volkswagen sedan is sturdy and thus enables the car to have ample stability even when cruising at high speeds on the highways. 

Additionally, the power steering of the Passat operates effortlessly and allows the vehicle to maneuver easily in cities as well as on highways. The Sedan utilizes four-wheel independent suspension along with front and rear stabilizer bars that result in smooth rides even when the vehicle is moving on bad roads.

2017 Volkswagen Passat Braking

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat Sedan incorporates disc brakes in all of its 4 tires that are backed by a 4-wheel ABS system. The front measures 12.3 inch ventilated disc brakes and the rear rotor is a 10.7 disc brake. This is good enough to bring the Passat to a stop from 60 mph in 124 feet.

In terms of braking distance, the shortest is set by the Chevrolet Malibu of 119 feet. Then comes the Volkswagen Passat of 124 feet, the Mazda 6 Sport with 127 feet, and the longest stopping distance of the above cars belongs to the Honda accord with 135 feet.

The Volkswagen Passat offers 23 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 27 mpg combined. The Passat comes with a fuel capacity of 18.5 gallons allowing it to have a range of 426 miles in the city 629 miles on the highway and a combined range of 499 miles.

The most combined ranges offered by the Honda Accord with 516 miles. Following this is the Volkswagen Passat with 499 miles, the Mazda 6 Sport with 475 miles, and then comes a Chevrolet Malibu with 390 miles.

The Volkswagen Passat has a seating capacity of five occupants in the cabin. The front row on the base model features a 6-way adjustable driver’s seat and a 4-way adjustable front passenger seat. As you go higher up in the trims you will see 8-way power-adjustable front row seats with the heating feature. 

For upholstery, there is cloth on the base trim and you will even get leather, but on the top of the line SEL trim, you will get premium Vienna Leather upholstery on the seats. The upholstery is available in multiple color choices only on the higher trims. Dual-zone automatic air conditioning is standard on all trims.

The front row of all the above cars is similar to one another with the range being 42 inches to 42.5 inches of front legroom. When it comes to rear legroom the Volkswagen Passat offers the most with 39.1 inches, and this is an inch more when compared to the least offering by the Chevrolet Malibu.

2017 Volkswagen Passat Infotainment System

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat Sedan employs its proprietary MIB II infotainment system with a 5-inch touchscreen display for entertaining the passengers. Moreover, the infotainment system is intuitive and easy-to-use and offers various features such as Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, Auxiliary input port, AM/FM reception, navigation support, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink. However, in the upper trims of the Passat, a larger 6.3-inch display comes with the infotainment system along with additional features such as satellite radio.

• 5-inch touchscreen display
• Bluetooth connectivity
• USB port & AUX jack
• Navigation
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Available 6.3-inch touchscreen

2017 Volkswagen Passat Cargo Capacity

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat Sedan offers an ample space of 15.9 cubic feet, this is a lot of space and is good enough for your everyday items and is even adequate luggage space. The rear seats of the Passat do fold down to open up more space for any additional cargo you may have. 

The biggest trunk is the Volkswagen Passat with 15.9 cu-ft. Following this is the Honda Accord and the Chevrolet Malibu both offering 15.8 cu-ft. and then comes the Mazda 6 Sport with 14.8 cu-ft. of trunk space. 

The Volkswagen Passat is of a simple design when compared to the other sedans. It’s exterior to an enthusiast could be even considered as boring.

The exterior does feature LED lights, chrome exterior accents, a choice of alloy wheels - 16-inch on the base 17-inch on the SE and SEL trims.

The Volkswagen Passat is of similar dimensions to the others, an inch or two will be the difference between the vehicles. When it comes to curb weight the above sedans are of similar weight too, the difference between the heaviest and lightest is nearly 150 pounds. 

The safety features of the 2017 Passat are effective and this is backed by the impressive ratings scored by the sedan in both the IIHS and NHTSA safety tests. In the IIHS safety test, the Passat has scored good ratings in most of the individual parameters. Similarly, the NHTSA has approved the safety of the new Volkswagen Passat with an overall safety rating of 5-star. Some of its safety features are:

• Driver and passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system
• Side Curtain Protection head airbags, front, and rear
• 3-point safety belts for outboard seating positions
• LATCH child seat anchor points
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC), 
• Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR), 
• Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
• Engine Brake Assist (EBA)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) 
• Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
• Automatic Post-Collision Braking System

Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Accord LX

Priced at $23,155, the new Honda Accord LX is $715 more than the Volkswagen Passat. However, The Passat even though comes with slightly lesser power and performance in its base offering, does manage similar performance and range. The space is similar in both, with the Passat offering a bit more. You cannot go wrong with getting either of the sedans.

Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda 6 sport

The new Mazda 6 Sport is yet another close competitor of the Volkswagen Passat and its price has been set at $22,995. Comparing the specifications of both the cars, the Mazda 6 has an upper hand over the Passat when it comes to power and performance. In the rest of the parameters, the Passat is similar or better than the Mazda and offers much more space. 

Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu L

Chevrolet also competes with the Volkswagen Passat with its Malibu Sedan, which comes at an MSRP of 21,680, which makes it $760 cheaper than Passat. Despite the low price tag, the new Chevrolet Malibu lesser 60-0 mph stopping distance as compared to the Passat. On the contrary, the 2017 Volkswagen Passat Sedan is better in terms of engine power, acceleration, second-row space, and cargo capacity, making it a better choice.

The price of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat makes it one of the most affordable sedans. Talking about the competition, most of the major rivals of Passat may not have as good performance as the others but when it comes to safety, the Passat is one step ahead of them. In total, the 2017 Volkswagen Passat is one of the best family sedans available in the US and is a worth buying vehicle.