VW's Passat tops comparison

The Chattanooga-made Volkswagen Passat topped competitors Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata in a recent head-to-head test by Car and Driver.

The magazine compared the six-cyclinder 2012 Passat SEL with the high-end 2011 Honda EX-L V6 and 2012 Hyundai 2.0T Limited.

Car and Driver cited the Passat's interior, 3.6-liter engine and transmission and suspension.

The magazine said the Passat "cannot claim an overwhelming victory. Still, at the top of the line at least, Volkswagen's effort to Americanize its family sedan is right on target."

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