Volkswagen Passat 2023– car dimensions: 4917 mm long, 1849 mm wide and 1521 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,572 kg. Braked towing is 2,200 kg.
The cabin has a standard 12.9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Automatic climate control comes as standard. Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot warning, automatic emergency braking and a reversing camera are all standard from the base model.
Boot space is 690 litres with seats up and expands to 1,920 litres with the rear seats folded. Non-hybrid models have an adjustable boot floor.
Braked towing capacity reaches up to 2,200 kg on all-wheel drive versions and starts from 1,600 kg on others. Unbraked towing is 750 kg. Payload is around 550 kg depending on the engine.
The cabin feels roomy with extra rear legroom and supportive front seats that include height, tilt, lumbar and depth adjustment. Higher grades add multi-way power seats with massage and ventilation. Three-zone climate control is standard. An acoustics pack with laminated side glass and a panoramic roof option cut noise and open up the space. Heated front seats come in most trims. a winter pack adds heated outer rear seats and a heated steering wheel.
Euro NCAP five stars (2024): 93% adult, 87% child, 82% vulnerable road users, 80% safety assist
Standard safety includes AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise, lane keep, side assist and multiple airbags
Service intervals: fixed every 10,000 miles or 1 year. variable every 18,600 miles or 2 years
1.5 eTSI combined fuel economy 51.4 mpg. eHybrid variants rated over 200 mpg
Fuel economy depends on the engine. The 1.5 eTSI mild-hybrid returns 51.4 mpg combined. Plug-in eHybrid models post official figures above 200 mpg with electric ranges around 60 miles. Diesel options deliver low single-digit litres per 100 km on paper.
Servicing follows either a fixed schedule of once a year or 10,000 miles, or a variable plan up to two years or 18,600 miles. Choose fixed for mainly short trips and variable for longer motorway runs. DSG fluid changes are recommended around 60,000 km.
Safety is strong. The car scored five Euro NCAP stars in 2024 with high marks across adult, child and assistance categories. Standard kit covers autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, blind-spot monitoring and a full airbag set including a centre airbag.
Living with the Passat Estate means a large 690-litre boot that expands to 1,920 litres, power tailgate on most versions and solid long-distance comfort. Keep software updated and stick to oil-change intervals for reliable running.
Length 4917 mm, Width 1849 mm, Height 1521 mm, Wheelbase 2841 mm (Passat 2023 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data and published specifications.