Volkswagen Passat 2010–2014 car dimensions: 4771 mm long, 1820 mm wide and 1550 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,590 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin has 2Zone electronic climate control as standard so driver and passenger set different temperatures. Cruise control comes with Driver Alert fatigue detection that watches steering and pedals then sounds a warning. Front and rear parking sensors are standard. A 5-inch RNS 315 colour touchscreen navigation system with SD card and AUX is standard. Blind spot warning via Side Assist, Lane Assist that steers back into lane, City Emergency Braking with adaptive cruise, and a rear-view camera are optional extras.
Boot holds 603 litres to the window line with seats up. Fold the 60:40 rear seats and space grows to 1731 litres including the spare wheel recess, loaded to the roof up to the front seats. Four load securing points and a removable cover are fitted. A variable cargo floor is optional.
Braked towing capacity is 2000 kg on a 12 percent incline, 200 kg more than a standard Passat Estate. Unbraked limit is 750 kg. Payload sits around 650 kg depending on engine. An electrically swivelling towbar is optional and rated up to 2200 kg on some engines.
Ground clearance rises 30 mm to 165 mm with specific off-road running gear, larger wheels and stainless-look underbody guards front and rear. An off-road button retunes ABS, hill descent assist and EDS for loose surfaces. Trailer stabilisation is built into the standard ESP.
The cabin offers a spacious estate layout with quality materials including Alcantara bolsters on comfort seats as standard and optional Vienna leather. Dual-zone climate control is standard, with optional climate seats adding ventilation and massage. Acoustic glass and sound deadening keep noise low for a refined feel on long trips. Optional panoramic roof opens up the space further.
Diesel models return around 5.7-5.9 l/100 km combined with BlueMotion tech.
Service choice of fixed intervals or LongLife flexible up to 18,000 miles or 24 months.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating for the Passat generation.
Standard kit includes multiple airbags, ESP, ABS and driver fatigue detection.
Fuel use stays efficient for the class thanks to TDI engines with stop-start and battery regeneration on BlueMotion versions. Petrol options use more but still deliver solid range from the 70-litre tank. Real-world figures track close to official combined numbers on longer runs.
Servicing follows either a time-and-distance schedule with oil changes every 10,000 miles or one year, or a flexible LongLife regime that stretches oil intervals based on driving style up to 18,000 miles or two years. Inspection services come at longer fixed points.
Safety builds on a strong body structure with standard multi-airbag setup, electronic stability control and fatigue monitoring. The generation earned a full five-star Euro NCAP score. Optional packs add adaptive cruise, lane assist and city emergency braking.
Keeping the car straightforward means sticking to the chosen service plan and watching common items like brakes and filters. The raised Alltrack stance and 4MOTION on higher models add durability for mixed use without major extra upkeep.
Length 4771 mm, Width 1820 mm, Height 1550 mm, Wheelbase 2710 mm (Passat 2010–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW Passat Alltrack International Press Pack.