Volkswagen Passat vs Toyota Kluger Comparison

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

James Wong

Production Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Big and comfy for the family
Punchy, refined turbo four
Meaningful tech upgrades over GX

Misses

Hybrid still the way to go
Interior trimmings are dour
Rivals offer more for less

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)

Mica Paint (+$675)
Metallic Paint (+$675)

Colours Available

The 2023 Toyota Kluger is available in the following exterior paint colours:

Frosted White
Silver Storm
Graphite
Atomic Rush
Galena Blue
Eclipse Black
Saturn Blue

All paint colours except for Eclipse Black cost an additional $675.

Reviews

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

Anthony Crawford

7.9

2024 Toyota Kluger review

The Kluger has gone hybrid-only moving forward, but is it worth nabbing one of the last turbocharged petrol ones before they retire?

James Wong

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ
Size (cc)
1984		2393 - 3456
Size (L)
2.0L		2.4L, 3.5L, 2.5L
Induction
TURBO 4		INLINE 4, V6
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16 - 24
Power
162kW - 206kW		142kW - 218kW
Power RPM
4500 - 5600		6000 - 6600
Torque
350Nm		242Nm - 420Nm
Torque RPM
1500 - 1700		1700 - 4700
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
9.3 - 9.6		11 - 14.02

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Volkswagen Passat vs Toyota Kluger Comparison