Volkswagen Passat-Driveability
VW Group diesel engines are not the quietest around and the Passats motor is no exception. While this engine feels much more muted than in the previous Passat, you can still hear that distinct clatter at idle and at max revs it feels a bit gruff too.
For Sporty driving, the Passat offers steering wheel-mounted paddle-shifters but while gear changes are reasonably quick and smooth, you do not get the satisfaction of driving a manual.