View Photos of the 2020 Volkswagen Passat Variant
Europeans get a pricey Passat that's very different from ours but closely related to the Arteon.
The European Passat is an entirely different and much more upscale car than the U.S.-market Passat. Read the full story here.
The R-Line package adds a bit of sportiness to the somewhat bland shape of the European Passat Variant.
Unsurprisingly, the simulated four exhaust pipes are fake.
Under the hood of the Passat is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four that's shared with the Arteon.
According to VW, the Passat wagon can go from 0 to 62 mph in 5.8 seconds. Top speed is governed at 155 mph.
VW Travel Assist semi-autonomous-driving system works at German cruising speeds, which means up to 130 mph.
The chassis tuning of the new Passat strikes an ideal balance of ride and handling when equipped with adaptive dampers.
The closest to this Passat Variant, in the U.S. market, is the Arteon.
At about 55,000 euros, this particular version of the European Passat ventures into premium-brand territory.
In Europe, wagons outsell sedans.
Inside, there is a digital instrument cluster and a new infotainment system.
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