Volkswagen Passat B7 remains a common option on the secondary market due to its spacious interior and a large number of offers. At the same time, for family trips and daily use, you can consider station wagons, liftbacks, and sedans from other brands. This is reported by
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Used cars instead of Volkswagen Passat B7: models on the Volkswagen Group platform
Two alternatives to the Passat B7 use related units, so before buying, they also need thorough diagnostics of the engine and transmission.
1. Skoda Octavia A7 Combi
The Skoda Octavia A7 Combi station wagon has a spacious trunk, a clear design, and affordable parts. The car is built on Volkswagen Group units, so the condition of petrol TSI, diesel engines, and DSG gearbox should be checked as carefully as in the Passat.
2. Skoda Superb II and III generations
The second-generation Skoda Superb was produced in 2008-2015, and early cars of the third generation can also be considered. The model offers more space in the rear row, but has similar technical risks to the Passat due to the shared platform and powertrains.
3. Ford Mondeo IV and V generations
The Ford Mondeo stands out for its soft suspension, sound insulation, and handling. The station wagon can be an alternative to the Passat, and the fifth-generation liftback is convenient for daily trips. In diesel TDCi versions, it is worth checking the fuel system and service history.
4. Toyota Camry XV50 and XV70
The Toyota Camry offers a large sedan format with naturally aspirated petrol engines. It does not have the practicality of the Passat station wagon when transporting bulky items. Cars from the USA should be checked for accident consequences before purchase.
5. Renault Megane Grandtour III and IV
The Renault Megane Grandtour is available with 1.5 dCi diesel engines and a practical station wagon body. For such cars, the service history, condition of the turbo, injectors, and diesel particulate filter, as well as the regularity of oil changes, are important.
