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The new Volkswagen Passat is a mid-sized sedan from the German automaker that keeps getting better with age. That's better as in better looking, better performance, better mileage and more.
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Now in its eighth generation, it is designed with German style, but built in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the North American market. It's loaded with practicality too, now including Volkswagen CarNet and built-in Wi-Fi standard.
One of its main rivals is the mid-sized Toyota Camry. Now 37 years old, it has been a best-seller since its introduction in 1983. It is available with a wide range of standard safety features and offers good looks and value.
Exterior
The Volkswagen Passat is a four-door, mid-size sedan that looks sharp, coming or going. Introduced 47 years ago in 1973, the Volkswagen Passat has undergone quite a few changes and improvements that affect its handling and performance, not to mention its spaciousness.
The Volkswagen Passat features a bold, yet conservative three-bar grille with a handsome and flowing greenhouse that is as aerodynamically fit as it is good looking. LED headlamps light the way and flow into body panels that lead the way to the rear deck. The Toyota Camry has a swoopy, aggressive look that gives off a sporty pretense.
Engine
For 2020, the Passat features a singular engine choice. In this case, the Passat relies on a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 174 horsepower and 206 lb-ft of torque. That's an increase of 22 lb-ft of torque over the previous model.
A six-speed automatic transmission is standard throughout the range and offers more than enough power for nearly every situation. It is available exclusively in ad front-wheel-drive configuration. The Volkswagen Passat is available in S, SE, R-Line and top-line SEL models.
The all-new 2020 Toyota Camry is a popular and top-selling rival to the Passat. An aggressively-styled four-door sedan, the Toyota Camry is available with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.
It is joined by an optional 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 301 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are complete with a smart-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission.
Interior
The inside of the Volkswagen Passat is loaded with an elegant European design sensibility. Sculpted front seats hold you and an occupant firmly in place and are available in cloth, leatherette or genuine leather.
A 6.3-inch display controls the standard audio system that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but audiophiles can step up to a premium Fender audio system that has the capability of making your ears bleed! The rear seating area is almost limo-like in proportion with a gigantic footwell and space for your tallest friends.
The Passat trunk offers a cavernous trunk with 15.9 cubic feet of storage space and 60/40 split folding rear seats.
The Toyota Camry includes a standard 7-inch touchscreen display system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa integration. Buyers can also step up to a JBL premium audio system with an 8-inch touchscreen. The Camry offers 14.1 cubic feet of cargo space.
Features
Volkswagen's Car-Net infotainment system is included on the Passat at no charge for the first five years of ownership. Other safety assists include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian alert and blind-spot monitoring. Like most Toyota vehicles, the Toyota Camry includes Toyota's Safety Sense 2.0 suite of assists.
Both the 2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2020 Toyota Camry have received NHTSA's five-star safety rating.
Warranty
The Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty and a four-year/50,000-mile powertrain warranty. The Toyota Camry includes a basic 3-year/36,000-mile warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT BASE MSRP: $23,915
TOYOTA CAMRY BASE MSRP:Â $25,250
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