The car handles very well, has sports mode which definitely helps with the smooth drive. Is very compact and fits into every parking space, and I'm not sure if its possible but even the blind spot seems smaller. The fuel efficiency is great and the car is rated incredibly safe, however I am a big fan of comfort and after having an SUV I dislike the Passat. Maintenance costs added up, and after a sleeping trucker knocked off our passenger side mirror on the freeway, the parts were hell to track down.