8.5
2021 Volkswagen Passat review
Bigger, quicker, and better handling than a mid-size luxury SUV, the Passat 206TSI is the perfect family-size sleeper
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Anthony Crawford
2022 Volkswagen Passat vs 2024 Toyota Camry Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-LINE
Based on the Toyota Camry SL HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
66L
422 to 535 km
50L - 60L
200 to 408 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$48,990 - $65,990
$39,990 - $53,990
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's the ultimate affordable sleeper with muscular straight-line performance
- Adaptive suspension makes this a delight on long hauls and quick through the corners
- Huge boot and loaded to the hilt with kit
Misses
- A more satisfying engine note would be nice
- Enjoying your Passat 206TSI R-Line comes at a cost at the bowser
- Get used to three-point turns
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tremendously simple to live with
- Super efficient in daily driving
- Spacious and well appointed
Misses
- Mid-50s for a Camry might be a bit much
- Wish it came as a wagon like the old days!
- Needs 95 RON premium unleaded now
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$900)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$900)
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 206kW | 131kW - 152kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5600 | 5700 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 350Nm | 221Nm - 243Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 1700 | 3600 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 11.65 | 13 - 104 | |
