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2013 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2014 Volkswagen Passat

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2014 Volkswagen Passat contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Volkswagen Passat and the 2014 Volkswagen Passat.

In comparing the 2013 Volkswagen Passat's and the 2014 Volkswagen Passat's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2014 Volkswagen Passat have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat's and the 2014 Volkswagen Passat's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat is a better car than the 2014 Volkswagen Passat.

Pricing: A used 2013 Volkswagen Passat ranges from $5,821 to $14,151 while a used 2014 Volkswagen Passat is priced between $6,360 to $14,863.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat and the 2014 Volkswagen Passat both lose 43.1 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 8.5 out of 10. Volkswagen Passat is ranked 8 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 7.9 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2013 Volkswagen Passat and the 2014 Volkswagen Passat makes 170 horsepower. Both the Passat and the Passat are rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 592 miles. Both models use gasoline.

Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Passat has an average safety rating of 4.86 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$20,845

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$22,782

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$19,695 - $34,200

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$20,845

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$23,263

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$20,295 - $35,200

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$9,501

Price Range:

$5,821 - $14,151

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$10,062

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$7,907 - $13,179

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

229

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

118,514

# Good or Great Deals:

76

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$10,344

Price Range:

$6,360 - $14,863

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$11,122

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$8,608 - $13,988

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

264

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

108,120

# Good or Great Deals:

82

Volkswagen Passat Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

9.7 / 10

Volkswagen Passat Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

9.7 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Volkswagen Passat

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Volkswagen Passat

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

0.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

1.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

0.1 - 3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

8.3%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

7.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.1 - 18.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

7.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

6.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.1 - 16.6

Volkswagen Passat Rankings

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 13

Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

5 / 6

Best Midsize Cars

8 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

9 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

9 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

12 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

13 / 13

Volkswagen Passat Rankings

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 13

Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

5 / 6

Best Midsize Cars

8 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

9 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

9 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

12 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

13 / 13

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

2013 Volkswagen Passat Trim Levels

S, S PZEV, SE, SE PZEV, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium PZEV, SEL PZEV, TDI SE, TDI SEL Premium, V6 SE, V6 SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition, Wolfsburg Edition PZEV

2014 Volkswagen Passat Trim Levels

1.8T S, 1.8T S PZEV, 1.8T SE, 1.8T SE PZEV, 1.8T SEL Premium, 1.8T SEL Premium PZEV, 1.8T Sport, 1.8T Sport PZEV, 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition, 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition PZEV, 2.0L TDI SE, 2.0L TDI SEL Premium, 2.5L S, 2.5L S PZEV, 2.5L SE, 2.5L SE PZEV, 2.5L Wolfsburg Edition, 2.5L Wolfsburg Edition PZEV, 3.6L V6 SE, 3.6L V6 SEL Premium

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.86 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.86 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

170 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

177 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.054 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

170 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

177 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.054 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

5

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 32 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

407 / 592 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

5

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 32 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

407 / 592 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Cargo Space:

15.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

102.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Cargo Space:

15.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

102.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3166 lbs

Width:

72.2 inches

Height:

58.5 inches

Length:

191.6 inches

Wheelbase:

110.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3166 lbs

Width:

72.2 inches

Height:

58.5 inches

Length:

191.6 inches

Wheelbase:

110.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P215/60R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P215/60R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Glacier Blue Metallic / Night Blue Metallic

Gray

Platinum Gray Metallic

Red

Opera Red Metallic

Silver

Reflex Silver Metallic / Tungsten Silver Metallic

White

Candy White

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Night Blue Metallic

Gray

Platinum Gray Metallic

Red

Opera Red Metallic

Silver

Reflex Silver Metallic / Tungsten Silver Metallic

White

Candy White

Interior Colors

Black

Titan Black

Gray

Moonrock

Interior Colors

Black

Titan Black

Gray

Moonrock

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