We can speculate, given our experience with the five-cylinder, that the 3.6-liter is the better Passat. In the Honda and the Hyundai, we prefer the lighter, cheaper, high-sales-volume powertrains.

But there’s certainly a 2012 Passat, and it’s prepared to make some noise, the way the new-for-2011 Volkswagen Jetta did. And the biggest draw for the new Passat is the same as it was for the ...

Masters of the Middle: Four strait-laced sedans—2013 Ford Fusion SE EcoBoost, 2013 Honda Accord EX, 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE—that pull the market's strings.

The Passat is imported from Germany, bearing a $3,000 entry-level cost disadvantage. Still, a Passat sits in Honda's Marysville, Ohio, engineering and r&d complex, according to Tim Downing ...

Are you looking to buy a car but can't decide between a Honda Accord or Volkswagen Passat? Use our side by side comparison to help you make a decision. We compare design, practicality, price, features ...

The Passat continues to be well-known in the mid-size sedan market, fully competitive in price and features with other high-value mid-size models such as the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Kia ...

Compare the 2019 Honda Clarity and 2019 Volkswagen Passat. Uncover the best in specs, performance, and innovation for your next ride.

Are you looking to buy a car but can't decide between a Honda Odyssey or Volkswagen Passat? Use our side by side comparison to help you make a decision. We compare design, practicality, price, ...

The Passat continues to be well-known in the mid-size sedan market, fully competitive in price and features with other high-value mid-size models such as the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Kia ...