Money Volkswagen Passat 2020 upgrades help it leap ahead of midsize competition June 13, 2020 Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Volkswagen Passat 2020 upgrades help it leap ahead of midsize competition Major changes make VW's 2020 Passat midsize sedan more competitive with Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata, despite poor fuel economy.