Volkswagen Passat 1.5 TSI eHybrid 272 R-Line 5dr DSG Review
Category: Estate car
Section: Version review
The model
Read full Volkswagen Passat reviewThe VW Passat has always successfully bridged the gap between similar-sized mainstream rivals and more premium options, and this ninth-generation model is the best yet. It's a comfortable, refined and hugely practical choice with a smart interior, plus it can make a cheap company car. If you do buy one, we think the 1.5 TSI eHybrid engine is a good choice, while entry-level Life trim gives you plenty of standard kit.
The trim
See full equipmentGo for the top-spec R-Line trim, and you get bigger, 18in wheels, matrix LED headlights, Dynamic Chassis Control with adaptive suspension, and sporty styling upgrades inside and out. Unfortunately it also pushes the price up to a level where the Passat starts to look quite expensive.
The engine
See full engine specsLike the regular 1.5 TSI eHybrid, this model has a huge electric range that helps it qualify for a lowly 5% company car tax rating. However, it produces an extra 67bhp (taking the total to 268bhp) and cuts the 0-62mph time from 8.2 seconds to 7.1 seconds. It makes a pricey private buy, though.
