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Volkswagen Passat 1.5 eTSI R-Line 5dr DSG Review

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This 148bhp petrol engine uses mild-hybrid technology to bolster performance and fuel economy; the 0-62mph sprint is completed in 9.2 seconds and it officially averages more than 50mpg. It’s available only with a seven-speed automatic gearbox.

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The VW Group famously spends more money on research and development than any rival – and as a result, perhaps it should be no surprise that our testers rate its cars so consistently highly.

The fact that many of those cars use the same underpinnings also helps, because it means that if they get it right once, they have the foundations to keep on getting it right.

However, the Volkswagen brand faces plenty of tough competition, often from within, because the rapidly rising Seat and Skoda brands that are also part of the group have access to the same technology.

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Go 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.

R-Line

1.5 eTSI R-Line 5dr DSG

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ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differential lock) and ASR (Traction control), EDTC (Engine drag torque control)

Extended safety system with proactive passenger protection system

3 zone air care climatronic with rear air conditioning control panel

Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors

Curtain and side airbags in front with centre airbag

Manual height adjustment for front seats with seat cushion tilt and depth adjustment and electric backrest adjustment on both sides

Tyre pressure monitoring system with curtain/side airbag in front and rear and center airbag

Dynamic chassis control (DCC) pack - Passat

R-Line signature black styling pack with 19" Leeds black diamond turned alloy wheels - Passat

R-Line signature black styling pack with 19" Leeds black high gloss black alloy wheels - Passat

Winter pack - Passat Estate Elegance/R-Line

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The 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.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Huge boot and excellent practicality</li> <li>Plenty of interior space so you can carry passengers as well as luggage </li> <li>Strong engines to pull a heavily laden car</li> <li>Comfortable ride, especially on the motorway</li> <li>Low running costs for company car drivers</li></ul>

If you’re after bags of space but you don’t want to commit to the van-like dimensions and styling of an MPV, there are some great estate cars on offer that should do the job.

Tricks to look out for include an electric tailgate&nbsp;that opens automatically when you wave your foot under the rear bumper; this is&nbsp;particularly handy if you’re trying to load in a heavy or&nbsp;bulky item. You should also look for handles in the side of the boot itself that can drop down the rear seats; these are much more convenient than having to walk around the side of the car to do it.

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