Among mid-size sedans, the Passat’s low price and long warranty may be compelling, but there are better picks out there.
The Honda Accord and Toyota Camry lead the class, with efficient powertrains and good interior tech and space.
The Hyundai Sonata’s bold exterior look is a breath of fresh air.
The Kia Optima offers similarly good space and a compelling price.
The Chevy Malibu is aged, but discounts should be plentiful on that sedan.
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The 2020 VW Passat’s new-look exterior comes for free; it’s the same price or less than the outgoing version. |
The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu is a handsome mid-size sedan that’s overshadowed by competitors in terms of standard features. |
The 2020 Honda Accord is one of the best sedans available, a must-drive for any shopper. | The 2020 Hyundai Sonata mid-size sedan steps out like Joe Jackson among cut-and-paste shapes from the past. |
The 2020 Toyota Camry has more personality than ever thanks to a new TRD version. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $22,995 | $22,095 | $24,020 | $23,600 | $24,425 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 23 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 43 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 47 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 53 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Mid-Size Cars | Midsize Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Large Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
| Style Name | ||||
| 2.0T S Automatic | 4-Door Sedan L | LX 1.5T CVT | SE 2.5L | L Automatic (SE) |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2020 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2020 Chevrolet Malibu | 2020 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2020 Honda Accord | 2020 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2020 Hyundai Sonata | 2020 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2020 Toyota Camry | |
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