Alternatives to the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon include the Saab 9-3 Sport Combi, which has good versatility and zippy performance, and the Volvo V50, which has responsive handling but a somewhat noisier interior.
The V50 bears an attractive interior design, while the 9-3 looks quite plain next to the Passat.
Both Swedish models are pricier than the Passat Wagon.
The closest competitor to the Passat Wagon is the Subaru Outback, which comes with standard all-wheel drive.
The Passat Wagon does have a better ride and more spacious backseat than the Outback, and its standard 2.0T engine is more powerful than the Outback’s 2.5-liter.
Compared to most compact and mid-size crossover sport-utility vehicles, the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon has a better ride, a quieter interior, and superior fuel economy.
And although handling isn’t a strong suit for the Passat Wagon, it’s more responsive as well.
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Volkswagen’s especially roomy 2009 Passat Wagon is a great family alternative to an SUV. |
The 2009 Subaru Legacy Outback boasts more toughness than most wagons and is a good, practical alternative to tall, ungainly SUVs. |
The 2008 Volvo V50 has the efficiency and compactness of a small car with the available safety features and poise of a larger sport wagon. |
| MSRP From | ||
| $28,300 | $22,295 | $26,815 |
| Gas Mileage | ||
| 19 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||
| Turbocharged gas I4 | Gas 4-Cyl | Gas I5 |
| EPA Class | ||
| Mid-Size | Mid-Size Station Wagon | Small Station Wagon |
| Style Name | ||
| 4-Door Automatic Komfort FWD | 4-Door H4 Manual | 4-Door Wagon 2.4L FWD |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||
| 4 Door Wgn | 4 Door Wagon | 5 Door Wagon |
| Transmission | ||
| Automatic w/OD | Manual | Automatic, |
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| 2009 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2009 Subaru Outback | 2009 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2008 Volvo V50 | |
