2009
Volkswagen Passat

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$29,690
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Auto Komfort FWD
    Starts at
    $28,300
    19 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Turbocharged I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Auto Komfort FWD
    Starts at
    $29,690
    19 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Turbo four-cylinder
Side-impact and side curtain airbags
Optional adaptive headlights
Standard power liftgate (wagon)

The good & the bad

The good

High-grade interior
Highway poise
Optional Dynaudio sound system

The bad

Throttle lag with automatic transmission
Price of entry compared to competition
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Safety review

Based on the 2009 Volkswagen Passat base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
Basic
Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification
100-plus point inspection
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Consumer reviews

63% of drivers recommend this car
3.7 / 5
Based on 36 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.0
Value 3.5
Exterior 4.2
Reliability 3.4

Most recent

By Dennis from Dill city ok
Used to own this car
December 2, 2022

The low oil pressure on the 2 0 engines

The low oil pressure in the engine makes the car not reliable. But the car is nice. The motor it's oiling problem needs to be a recall on it all Tham 2.0 motor
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 2.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 2.0
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By bohi84 from Grand Rapids, MI
Owns this car
December 23, 2020

Complete piece of junk

I will NEVER buy another Volkswagen vehicle in my life! This car has been nothing but trouble from the beginning and I can't depend on it.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 2.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 1.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2009 Volkswagen Passat is available in 1 trim level:

  • Komfort (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2009 Volkswagen Passat offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2009 Volkswagen Passat reliable?

The 2009 Volkswagen Passat has an average reliability rating of 3.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2009 Volkswagen Passat owners.

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Passat a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat. 63.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.7 / 5
Based on 36 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 3.5
  • Exterior: 4.2
  • Reliability: 3.4

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