2013 Volkswagen Passat TDi

At a Glance

Pricing $20,845 - $33,525
Drive Types FWD
Engines 2.0l I4 T D, 2.5l I5, 3.6l V6
Transmissions A6, M6, SM6
Fuel Economy 20-31 (city), 28-43 (highway)

The long-running Passat is Volkswagen's midsized sedan. In 2012, Volkswagen developed an all-new Passat for the North American market that is larger than the model sold around the world. This mirrors the strategy employed by Honda with the Accord and Toyota with the Camry. The increased length and width have created one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Most Passat models are powered by Volkswagen's unusual 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder engine. Other choices include a more powerful 3.6l V6 engine in top-end models and a version of VW's 2.0l turbo diesel. The Passat TDI is rated by the EPA at an impressive 31/43 (city/highway). This is exceptional mileage for the class without the complexity of a hybrid powertrain. The only downside is price. A Passat with leather seats tops $30,000 which is thousands higher than others in the segment. The Passat is assembled in Chattanooga, TN.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Passat 2.5 S 2.5l I5 (170-bhp) M6 FWD $20,845
Passat 2.5 S 2.5l I5 (170-bhp) A6 FWD $22,945
Passat 2.5 SE 2.5l I5 (170-bhp) M6 FWD $23,945
Passat 2.5 SE 2.5l I5 (170-bhp) A6 FWD $25,045
Passat 2.5 SE Sunroof 2.5l I5 (170-bhp) A6 FWD $25,845
Passat 2.5 SE Sunroof / Navigation 2.5l I5 (170-bhp) A6 FWD $26,995
Passat 2.5 SEL 2.5l I5 (170-bhp) A6 FWD $28,925
Passat 2.5 SEL Premium 2.5l I5 (170-bhp) A6 FWD $30,425
Passat TDI SE 2.0l I4 T D (140-bhp) M6 FWD $26,225
Passat TDI SE Sunroof 2.0l I4 T D (140-bhp) SM6 FWD $28,225
Passat TDI SE 2.0l I4 T D (140-bhp) SM6 FWD $28,225
Passat TDI SE Sunroof / Navigation 2.0l I4 T D (140-bhp) SM6 FWD $29,885
Passat TDI SEL Premium 2.0l I4 T D (140-bhp) SM6 FWD $32,915
Passat 3.6 SE Sunroof 3.6l V6 (280-bhp) SM6 FWD $29,235
Passat 3.6 SE Sunroof / Navigation 3.6l V6 (280-bhp) SM6 FWD $30,895
Passat 3.6 SEL Premium 3.6l V6 (280-bhp) SM6 FWD $33,525