Like the front buckets, the Passat Wagon’s rear bench seat is soft yet supportive and features plenty of leg, head, and foot room. Set at a natural recline position, the seat includes a wide, padded fold-down center armrest with storage and cupholders and allows for a pass-through function. Soft front seatbacks are kind to rear passengers’ knees, padded sills and armrests provide a comfortable spot for forearms, and three adjustable headrests add a level of safety. Rounding out the positives are the rear vent controls and doors that open wide for easy entry. If there’s a negative, it’s the low position of the bench seat, requiring you to fall into it rather than slide on.