2018 Volkswagen Passat
4.5 Safety 3.9 Reliable

Sedan

2017โ€“2019 Volkswagen Passat

Engine: 1.8L turbo I4

$14,000

expect to pay

Comfortable midsize sedan with solid safety and reliability.

Best years to look for: 2017-2019

Specifically the 1.8L turbo I4 โ€” this is the configuration that earns the reliability rating.

Full specs

Engine

1.8L turbo I4

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel efficiency

Average

Fuel (combined)

7.8 L/100km

Seats

5 seats

Comfort

Comfortable

Safety score

4.5 / 5

Features to look for

Backup CameraBluetoothApple CarPlay

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Reliability

3.9/ 5 ยท Average

Reliable enough for most owners, but expect somewhat higher upkeep as mileage climbs.

Reliability data via Consumer Reports

Avg. yearly upkeep

$770 / yr

Estimated from class averages and this model's reliability rating โ€” excludes fuel and insurance.