Volkswagen Passat Estate Prices and Specifications

As standard the Passat Estate SE comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth connectivity, DAB radio, cruise control, a six-inch colour touchscreen infotainment screen and emergency braking, to avoid collisions in town at low speeds.

It will be no surprise that SE Nav gets sat-nav over the kit you get in the standard Passat SE. That means it has an 8-inch colour touchscreen with navigation, voice activation and the ability to control your infotainment with your phone or tablet. You also get three-year subscription to Volkswagen's 'Car-net' system that comes with live traffic information, fuel prices and weather reports.

SEL cars have 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails and rear tinted privacy glass. Inside is an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with satnav and voice activation. The front seats are heated, too.

R Line models are the sportiest-looking Passat Estates you can buy. The come with remodelled bumpers, new side skirts and larger exhaust tips alongside 18-inch alloy wheels, a black roof lining, stainless steel pedal trims and some leather and suede-like Alcantara-trimmed sports seats. You also get an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment display with sat nav, Bluetooth and DAB digital radio but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring cost extra.

R-Line versions of the VW Passat Estate get 18-inch alloy wheels and a lowered sports suspension. "R-Line" decals can be found on the body and on the front seats and steering wheel. Also inside is ambient lighting, steel pedals, three-zone automatic air-con and keyless entry.