Executive 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Technology 140 4dr Saloon

Practical and economical

This version is a sensible choice in that the TDI 140hp engine strikes the perfect balance between much-needed fuel economy and highly desirable performance. The engine is surging - a lot of torque at low revs is useful when driving around the city, but the engine consumes comparatively little at high speeds on long journeys and this is where the real savings are.
Driver and passenger visibility are both excellent and there's a feeling of safety and comfort throughout the ride. The boot is vast and whilst the entrance is somewhat narrow, there's space for all the small items that families carry. Cabin noise is minimal on the motorway and the wind only becomes noticeable at really high speed. The overall build quality is excellent and the vehicle's stability is impressive, especially joining and exiting a motorway. The motorway is its home, of course, but the car is equally practical for all the short trips to after-school activities, supermarket and so on. It is a nice car for a parent to wait in!
Some negative aspects to consider: the middle passenger in the back ( if an adult) has less comfortable foot space. The car is less fashionable than the SUVs, crossovers, etc, on the market but why really care about that? I don't. The car is 477com long so parking sensors are useful. The wing mirrors are very expensive to replace, so it is worth paying extra for folding mirrors.
To sum up, the Passat, I think, still has reasonable parts and service costs compared with premium cars and you got almost the same deal. Once you own the Passat, you begin to appreciate the day-to-day practicality of the car and the fact that it ticks a lot of boxes. The engine is remarkably quiet and only gruff on very cold mornings. Start-stop does save fuel, but more to the point, it makes you feel that you're doing something to limit pollution and that is not a bad thing.

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