If there’s any question as to why the Passat hasn’t sold well, take a look across the lot at the roomy and compelling Volkswagen Tiguan crossover SUV.
The Honda Accord and Toyota Camry lead the class with efficient engines and more efficient hybrids, and the Camry comes with all-wheel drive, same as the Subaru Legacy.
Don’t overlook the striking Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5, formerly the Optima, which both received stylish redesigns loaded with good standard features.
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The 2021 Volkswagen Passat base model offers good value at a time when new car prices are spiking. |
More tech this year makes the 2021 Honda Accord a compelling buy, but the options can rack up. |
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata wears luxury threads in pricey models, but all versions get excellent safety and warranty coverage. |
The 2021 Subaru Legacy aces its value and safety tests, and gets a pass on the rest. |
The 2021 Toyota Camry elevates its family-sedan game with grabby looks and hybrid power. |
The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan compact crossover is spacious and comfortable, and also the league-leader in modesty, |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $23,995 | $24,970 | $23,950 | $22,895 | $25,045 | $25,245 |
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| 24 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 48 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 54 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 53 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Small SUV 2WD |
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| 2.0T S Automatic | LX 1.5T CVT | SE 2.5L | CVT | LE Automatic (Natl) | 2.0T S FWD |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sport Utility |
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| Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2021 Honda Accord | 2021 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2021 Hyundai Sonata | 2021 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2021 Subaru Legacy | 2021 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2021 Toyota Camry | 2021 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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