The Sport mode uses the horsepower of the powertrain to optimize performance by increasing output. The power steering is also amplified to increase agility and provides a more dynamic driving experience with every turn of the wheel!

Significant standard features include 16-inch wheels, air conditioning, a CD stereo with auxiliary input and Bluetooth streaming audio, cruise control and a 60/40-split, folding backseat.

The SE trim improves upon the S with a few key features. It gets synthetic leather upholstery, remote start, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats.

Volkswagen Passat 2014 generation B7 (Typ 3C) (2011 - 2015)

Windows 10 in S mode is a version of Windows 10 that's streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from Microsoft Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing.

"S" is for sport. If you're driving on twisty country roads and want to keep the RPM up as you wind through corners, the "S" position is where you want to be. In "S", the transmission holds lower gears longer for more power as you come out of the curves.

While the Volkswagen Passat lacks personality and style, there's still a lot to like. It's comfortable and spacious, and it packs in some of the segment's best tech and driver aids. The interior is one of the biggest in the class, and the smooth ride and quiet interior remind you of its German origins.

While Volkswagen is not generally considered a luxury brand, they do make models that enter realms of near-luxury outfitting. This is particularly true on many of their vehicles' upper trim levels.

The S mode stands for sport. It provides you a more dynamic driving experience as the S mode varies the sensitivity of your car's throttle response. As a result, you would feel that your car's RPM will climb faster than usual as more fuel is injected into the cylinders as compared to using the D or Drive mode.

While SE typically stands for Sport Edition, Special Edition or Special Equipment, the abbreviation also indentifies that the car delivers a higher class of trim than the model that is LE. Luxury Edition (LE) cars generally feature a base trim with standard features.

We expect the Passat to have about average reliability when compared to other new cars. This prediction is based on Volkswagen's brand history and the previous models of the Passat.

Engineering. One often overlooked fact is that while the Audi A4 and VW Passat are both from the Volkswagen Group and compete in the same 'class' of vehicle, they don't sit on the same mechanical 'platform' – the core structure of a car.