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# The VW Passat GT Will Suprise the Pants Off You
- URL: https://daysofadomesticdad.com/passat-gt/
- Published: 2018-09-13T13:11:56.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-05T20:49:28.000Z
- Author: Colby
- Tags: Cars, Review, Tech, #Migrated-1767641012156, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-05 13:23

### As I continue my journey to explore the perfect car for our family and my growing girls, I had the opportunity to drive the Volkswagen Passat GT. The GT is a midsize sedan with room for 5\. Here are some of the outstanding features of this VW.

![VW Passat GT](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b9/55/b955f19e-2d72-43e0-ad6e-7ea2d292618a/content/images/2026/01/vw-golf-gti-10.jpg)

## VW Passat GT

**Plenty of Power**

The 3.6 Liter V6 on the Special GT and the SEL Premium gives plenty of get up and go.3 The turbo technology forces cooled air through the TSI® engine helping to provide impressive performance, horsepower, and torque.

**Fuel Economy**

I drove this car for 7 days and did not have to fill up the gas tank the entire time. I am sure I exceeded the recommended 22 MPG. According to VW the speedy turbo charged engine can get an EPA-estimated 36 MPG highway or 25 MPG city.36

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b9/55/b955f19e-2d72-43e0-ad6e-7ea2d292618a/content/images/2026/01/vw-golf-gti-11.jpg)

[**Comfortable Ride**](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/graco-turbobooster/)

The interior of the Passat GT is upscale and roomy with front bucket seats and a second row seat that easily fits 3 people with 3 feet of leg room. Both front and back seats are heated. The interior [air conditioning](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/how-to-choose-the-ideal-air-conditioning-system-for-your-house/) and heat are controlled by Climatronic® dual-zone automatic climate control.

**Advanced Safety**

The Passat GT has seven stability-enhancing features and a rigid safety cage. The 2018 Passat GT has earned a [5-star overall safety rating](http://www.vw.com/models/passat/section/colors/) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The features include Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS), Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, Forward Collision Warning with Front Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

My Takeaway

The VW Passat GT is definitely a great midsize car for a [family](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/volkswagen-atlas/) that is downsizing as the kids get older and leave the nest. It’s comfortable for my wife and me and still roomy enough for 3 in the back.

### The Passat GT is ideal for driving around town to get us all where we need to go in a hurry while still not breaking the bank on fuel. And, of course, it affords us the safety we always look for in a [family car](http://www.vw.com/models/passat/section/colors/).