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.
When 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 $4,988 to $12,512 while a used 2014 Volkswagen Passat is priced between $4,995 to $13,500.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat and the 2014 Volkswagen Passat both lose 48.2 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 7.8 out of 10. Volkswagen Passat is ranked 7 out of 11 Best Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 7.6 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20845
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
22782
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
19695 - 34200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20845
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
23263
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
20295 - 35200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8186
Price Range:
4988 - 12512
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
8942
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
7057 - 12087
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
200
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
128285
# Good or Great Deals:
76
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8802
Price Range:
4995 - 13500
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
9814
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
7366 - 12940
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
208
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
127922
# Good or Great Deals:
80
Volkswagen Passat Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
7.9 / 10
Volkswagen Passat Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
7.9 / 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):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.274734684917882
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
7.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 16.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.35669324455467
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
6.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 16.2
Volkswagen Passat Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
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7 out of / 11Ranking
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9 out of / 11Ranking
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10 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 11Volkswagen Passat Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 11Available 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
