Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -30 City / 28 -44 HWY
Horsepower
150 -280
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mack C
Amazing car! Smooth driving Volkswagen passat.
Really no problems. Drives good and it automatically tells anything that is off. Which is great for people who are not car savvy like myself. It's a smooth drive, diesel lasts longer than I expected. It is by far the best vehicle I have owned in my lifetime.
accountCircle Cristina G
It gets good gas mileage. It has a comfortable interior.
I love the car. I just wish it had a sunroof like my Jetta did. It has more interior space and trunk room.
accountCircle Kimberly D
Passat tdi: a reliable deal!
My vehicle gets great gas mileage, using diesel for the fuel. It is very comfortable. I really enjoy the heated seats as well as the remote start features during the winter. The only thing I'd like to change is the stereo system. I wish it had apple carplay.
accountCircle Christina W
I highly recommend a Volkswagen passat!! It is a great vehicle to own.
My vehicle features all leather interior with heated seats. The seats adjust for comfort all around. There is plenty of room for comfort when driving and as a passenger in the vehicle. I do regular maintenance on my vehicle and have had no maintenance issues or problems with the vehicle. It drives smooth and is easy to navigate. Has Bluetooth capabilities and satellite option as well. The vehicle gets great gas mileage but I only use mid-grade fuel when I put gasoline in the vehicle. It does have cruise control and automatic lights. The trunk of the vehicle is very spacious. The back seat can easily fit 2 people very comfortably and could fit a third if needed to. Overall I love my vehicle and would definitely buy another in the future if anything was to happen to this one.
accountCircle Nancy R
Great investment. Cost efficient vehicle ownership.
Really have enjoyed owning this vehicle. Runs fabulously. Have to watch my speedometer or use cruise control because you don't feel how fast you are going. Needed to replace spring in steering column at a cost of approximately $600 but within 6 months received letter from VW to send in receipts for reimbursement. I plan on keeping this vehicle for a few more years.
accountCircle Yvonne C
It is for my kids to get them where I have to go.
Love how it rides hate expenses to fix it. But overall it's a great car! I hope to keep a long time at least after paid off.
accountCircle Derrick B
The best Volkswagen model there is.
My car is extremely reliable and is good on gas. It is gold and is in really good condition. It only has 100,000 miles on it and has only been to the shop once. It is kept up with the maintenance and rides extremely smooth. It is also a big enough family car and has heated seats and other cool gadgets.
accountCircle Michelle C
Best car I have ever owned.
It is absolutely hands down the best car I have ever owned. I feel safe and it is incredibly reliable.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sam G
VW passat - the good and the bad.
Not a fan of sedans but other than that it is a great car. I enjoy the storage space it provides and how reliable it is. However, the tires are a constant problem for me, the low profile tires are not as long lasting and efficient as I would like them to be.
accountCircle Tree C
It is better not to buy a car just based on what you expect from its outside.
It is too slow. Has no punch and it is too small. Repairs are expensive because it wasn't made in the usa, so parts cost more.
accountCircle Teri M
Warm seats and a rear view camera.
Purchased my car used and is not in very good shape cosmetically. Love the rear view camera. The car has been low maintenance and I feel quite safe driving it. Have had to replace the tires and the interior carpeting needs to be replaced. The seat warmer is quite efficient.
accountCircle Dave J
Reliability, spaciousness.
It is very loud and somewhat uncomfortable but spacious and reliable. Not bad in gas and acceleration.
accountCircle Jake H
VW passat- reliable and great mpg.
This car has great fuel mileage, inner city was 25-30 mpg, highway mpg was 45-50 based on driving conditions. The interior was comfy with decent leather. The handling was moderate. Maintenance was very pricey but overall a reliable vehicle. 6/10 recommendations rating.
accountCircle Haley C
It is the perfect first car.
For a teens first car, I think it is great. It is practical and is pretty good on gas. The car has Bluetooth, heated seats, nice stitching on leather seats. My only complaint about the car is when work is needed, mechanics have a hard time since it is a foreign car.
accountCircle Meighab M
2015 VW passat is an amazing car.
Drives really nice, it has heated leather seats. I have not had any issues with my VW. This car is the most reliable car I have owned. The only problem I have with this car, the parts are expensive. It is not a car for someone with no money. The oil is also synthetic, there for oil changes are also more expensive.
accountCircle Natasha V
Ready to save on that neverending rising gas prices?
I love my car other. The only issue I have is the major recall for it being Diesel engine. Since it is diesel the take off is a little slow other than that great on mileage.

Volkswagen Passat Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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1.8T S
170 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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1.8T Limited Edition
170 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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1.8T Wolfsburg Ed
170 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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1.8T SE
170 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0L TDI SE
150 HP 35 MPG 5 Seats
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1.8T SE w/Sunroof & Nav
170 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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1.8T Sport
170 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0L TDI SE w/Sunroof
150 HP 34 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0L TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav
150 HP 34 MPG 5 Seats
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1.8T SEL Premium
170 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0L TDI SEL Premium
150 HP 34 MPG 5 Seats
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3.6L V6 SEL Premium
280 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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2015 Volkswagen Passat Owner Reviews

4.47
255 Reviews
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5 stars 58%
4 stars 32%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 1%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Madison C on June 25, 2021
Amazing and safe car. I love it.
I love my passat. It is very safe and has great pick up. Although it is a bit older, it does have Bluetooth which is amazing because I never have to look down at my phone, everything comes through the car. It has a spacious back seat for a compact car.
accountCircle Julian M on June 22, 2021
Luxurious and spacious automobile with amazing fuel economy!
The 2015 Volkswagen passat tsi has very smooth driving and amazing fuel economy. Internally and externally it is very comfortable and luxurious. It is very abundant in leg space and the car feels larger than it looks. I am 6'6 and I can fit my long legs inside perfect.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Rashad M.

It is very spacious and also stylish. It has also allowed me to fulfill other business task that will overall increase my financial output. Though this vehicle is not new it still has a great deal of quality and longevity.

likeFilled Angelina G.

The pros of this car is it drives very smoothly, has great gas mileage, tells you when something and what is wrong with it also has a rear view mirror not really any cons I can think of. I have had very good luck with the car so far.

likeFilled Jose M.

The Interior design is great, has a great specious, with a lot of comfort seating and very business looking feeling to the whole vehicle. Simple yet modern look to the dashboard. Pretty big spacious trunk.

likeFilled Linda S.

Comfortable great gas mileage vehicle. Safe and comfortable ride. Low maintenance and multiple features with a quiet ride and sleek design. Great warranty with the manufacturer and great customer reviews.

likeFilled Eamon M.

Great gas mileage, very roomy, big trunk, good ride, comfortable seats with amenities. No blind spots. Maintenance is easy for a foreign made vehicle. Plenty of room for two car seats in back seat. Good acceleration.

likeFilled Teri M.

It has a backup camera, heated seats with separate controls and electric seat adjustments. I really like the digital odometer and Bluetooth capabilities. It has electronic mirror adjustments and electric windows that make it easy to operate.

likeFilled Jenny G.

The car is attractive both interior and exterior. It is good on gas and handles well on the road in good weather or snow.. It is roomy for up to 5 people with plenty of legroom. The sound system is good with a CD player. The trunk is large and hold a lot of gear.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Rashad M.

The cons of my vehicle I would have to say that because it is a much older model, the life expectancy is entirely based upon my ability to maintain the upkeep. Another thing that may be a potential con is the fact that it is not a all terrain vehicle. I wish that it could take on the task of going through the toughest weather.

dislikeFilled Angelina G.

There are not really any cons to the vehicle except Maybe how expensive it is to fix... Other than that there are way more positive then negatives about the car. Anyone who is thinking about buying one should definitely go test drive one.

dislikeFilled Jose M.

The radio is not touch, so it is not that modern, there's not direct aux cable connection (I do not always want to connect via Bluetooth) the trunk is spacious but it does have like a little bump on the edges that stop it to being bigger.

dislikeFilled Linda S.

Not a 4 wheel drive and low to the ground. Really I do not have many negatives suggests gas mileage could be even greater in a newer designed model. Maybe a longer extended warranty would always be an added benefit.

dislikeFilled Eamon M.

Not very many cons other than wheel controls are not adequate compared to similar vehicles. Top speed could be better. Both front chairs need to have automatic chair positioning controls. Spare tire is not big.

dislikeFilled Teri M.

My car has many cons as we bought it used. It was very neglected and needs lots of cosmetic repair. The carpeting should be replaced and the door needs adjusting. It also has large scratches that need repair.

dislikeFilled Jenny G.

Cannot think of any things that are a negative to the car. The upkeep is average. I take it to have the oil changed about every three months. When cleaning the car the hubcaps get a bit grimy. People sometimes tap the mirrors so they have to be readjusted.

Ranks #5 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has an average owner rating of 4.40 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 13 other Midsize Cars.

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4.59
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4.53
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Tie
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4.47

Ranks #1 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has a combined MPG of 44 which ranks it #1 of 13 other Midsize Cars.

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44 MPG
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44 MPG
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38 MPG

Is The 2015 Volkswagen Passat A Good Car?

Yes. Great car with good mileage and drives smooth and not too many mechanical issues. Will be getting another VW when this one gets old.
Abdul A.
Yes it is. I love it. Great gas mileage. Comfortable. Drives w great handling and precision. Would definitely buy again.
Jacob H.
Yes if you do not put unleaded gas in it which is what happened to my car. It is waiting to be fixed again.
Sydney H.

How Reliable Is The 2015 Volkswagen Passat?

No mechanical problems, easy to maintain but repairs and oil services are expensive. VW should have a promotions that allow auto dealers make oil change affordable.
Abdul A.
Yes it's very reliable. I haven't had any mechanical issues whatsoever. Everything still works good. Nothing is wearing down too fast.
Jacob H.
Yes, it was very good gas mileage on the highway. I drove it to Dallas Texas. The engine wasn't very loud even though the fuel takes diesel.
Sydney H.

Is The 2015 Volkswagen Passat A Good Value?

12,000. Little bit expensive but you are buying quality service for your money. Not many people will spend this amount of money on sedan with expensive parts but I love mine.
Abdul A.
12000. It is a great value. For the money you couldn't get a much better vehicle. My favorite part is the gas mileage.
Jacob H.
Mines was 1800... It was a very good value. I do not remember what the blue book value was. I loved the seat warming aspect. Added value for me.
Sydney H.

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What's the 2015 VW Passat TDI oil filter location?

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What's the 2015 VW Passat oil capacity?

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What's the 2015 VW Passat 1.8 TSI oil type?

Answer: The 2015 VW Passat 1 8 tsi oil type iS5 quarts of SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 synthetic oil. One is for winter driving and the other for normal driving. When performing an oil change on the car You will first want to...

What might cause my 2015 VW Passat TDI check engine light to come on?

Answer: There are quite a few reasons why the check engine light might be on in Your 2015 VW Passat TDI. The most common cause in nearly all vehicles is a loose or damaged gas cap. Tightening or replacing this part...

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Safety & Reliability

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