Reliability 8/10 – 2013 is a dependable year for the Passat. Models from 2007–2020 are all excellent choices with no widespread mechanical issues. Performance 7/10 – The standard 5-cylinder engine is average, and the V6 offers great power for a sedan.

2022 Volkswagen Passat Style & Comfort Features Inside, the Passat offers a plush, quiet space with heated front seats, remote start, keyless ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, simulated leather upholstery, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel that conveniently puts numerous controls at your fingertips.

Base models come equipped with a 2.5-liter I-5 engine producing 170 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque, and a choice of five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. With the manual transmission, the five-cylinder Passat is EPA-rated at 22/32 mpg city/highway, while the automatic-equipped Passat is rated at 22/31 mpg.

Standard safety features for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat include antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags.

How Frequently Does a Volkswagen Passat require maintenance? Overall - the Volkswagen Passat has yearly car maintenance costs total to $639 .

Volkswagen Passat 2013 Fuel consumption The Volkswagen Passat currently offers fuel consumption from 5.4 to 9.7L/100km.

Five-seat mid-size sedan. 174-hp, turbo four-cylinder standard.

The Passat has a single powertrain option: a 174-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a six-speed automatic transmission.

Turbocharged Stratified Injection What's a TSI engine in Volkswagen? 'TSI' stands for Turbocharged Stratified Injection and is a type of turbocharged petrol engine that Volkswagen produces. Based on the TFSI (Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection), the TSI model is upgraded to improve reliability and everyday drivability.

generation B7 Volkswagen Passat Variant 2013 generation B7 (Typ 3C) (2011 - 2015)

The average annual repair cost is $639 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the Passat.

The VW Passat scores well in major reliability ratings with a 3.5 out of 5.0 from RepairPal and a 4.5 out of 5.0 from J.D. Power. Common Volkswagen Passat problems include issues with interior accessories, steering problems, and oil sludge problems.