Used Passat R-Line for sale

What is the Volkswagen Passat R-Line?

A used Passat R-Line sits at the top of the model range, offering the best styling and engine options. It's a Volkswagen model that's been around for years, with every model improving on the last.

With a range of petrol, hybrid and diesel engines, it's a great option for families and individuals alike.

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What are the Volkswagen Passat R-Line specs?

A Volkswagen Passat R-Line for sale can be had with a range of engines to suit different people's needs. It helps that it shares its underpinnings with other cars in the VW Group, which means there’s a good choice of engines.

TSI-badged petrol engines are either 1.8-litre or 2.0-litre units that range in horsepower from 122hp to 264hp and up to 52.3mpg.

There’s also a hybrid GTE version powered by a 1.4-litre petrol engine mated to an electric motor that produces a combined 212hp, which can achieve a claimed 45.6mpg.

For the most fuel efficiency, the TDI diesels come as either a 1.6-litre or 2.0-litre unit, producing between 118hp and 211hp with a claimed economy rating of 60.1mpg.

Used Volkswagen Passat R-Line features and equipment

Like all Volkswagen cars, the Passat R-Line comes packed with excellent features as standard. From a rear-view camera and dual-zone climate control to high-beam assist and a built-in sat-nav, it's certainly got all you'd need.

Extras saved for the R-Line model include larger wheels, a black styling pack, sportier seats, dynamic chassis control (DCC) and interior lighting to complete the look.

You can also have your Passat R-Line with VW's DSG gearbox for reliable and smooth gear changes.

Where the Passat R-Line sits in the Volkswagen range

The Passat R-Line sits at the top of the range, above the entry-level Life and mid-spec Elegance model. This means it gets the most tech and features VW can throw at it, so if you want the best of the best, this is the one to go for.

It closely rivals models such as the BMW 3 Series Touring, Audi A4 Avant, Mercedes C-Class Estate and Volvo V60.