This is the current generation of the Volkswagen Passat . The Volkswagen Passat is a large family car built by Volkswagen Passenger Cars through six design generations since 1973 . Slotting between the Volkswagen Golf \/ Volkswagen Jetta , and the Volkswagen Phaeton in the current Volkswagen line-up , the Passat and its derivatives have been badged variously as Dasher , Santana , Quantum , Magotan , Corsar and Carat .