| The 2010 Volkswagen Passat is ranked by Edmunds | | | | with one option. The four cylinder turbo-charged gas |
| reviews number 16 in the affordable mid-size car class. | | | | motor comes coordinated with an automatic 6-speed |
| The interior is very close to those found in luxury | | | | transmission; a combination which makes the drive train |
| sedans available for much higher prices. The | | | | more powerful than other four cylinder drive train |
| manufacturer's suggested retail price of $25,000 | | | | options in the same mid-size class. The transmission |
| suggests a higher class of mid-size sedan. The 2010 | | | | does have the Triptronic shift control option, which |
| version of the Volkswagen Passat comes together in | | | | allows part time manual shifting of the transmission. |
| a well-balanced package that allows the driver to | | | | The 200 horsepower motor only provides 19 mpg city |
| enjoy a comfortable cabin area and a sport tuned | | | | and 29 mpg highway; not the top rating for its car |
| suspension. The Passat comes with Volkswagen's | | | | class. Though lack of engine and interior trim options |
| standard three year or 36,000 mile factory warranty, | | | | may make the Passat a no go for some, there are die |
| but the standard four cylinder turbo charged engine | | | | hard Volkswagen enthusiasts in the world who would |
| delivers mediocre fuel economy compared with others | | | | drive nothing else. The roomy interior and luxury cabin |
| in its class. | | | | appointments may outweigh ultimate fuel economy for |
| Unfortunately for those looking for different engine | | | | those looking for a comfortable, well-handling ride that |
| options, the 2010 version of the Passat only comes | | | | does not drain the gas pump like a sport utility vehicle. |