2019 BMW 5 Series vs 2020 Volkswagen Passat
Overview | |
MSRP$53,400 | MSRP$22,995 |
Average price$27,005 | Average price$18,660 |
Listings479 | Listings390 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2019 BMW 5 Series Reviews Summary | |
2020 Volkswagen Passat Reviews SummaryVolkswagen builds a full-size car in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and has for nearly a decade. It’s called the Passat, and it gets a restyle for 2020. Huge inside like a full-size automobile, priced like a midsize sedan, and thrifty with gas like a compact car, the Passat has long been one of my favorite family haulers. Unfortunately, what it needs is a redesign, not a restyle. But since consumers want SUVs instead of sedans and VW is about to roll out a squadron of electric vehicles, the company couldn’t make a business case for spending a pile of cash to craft a new gas-powered car. Instead, you get the old one wearing a new suit. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque257 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3746 lbs | Curb Weight3325 lbs |
Height58.2 in | Height58.0 in |
Length194.6 in | Length193.6 in |
Width83.7 in | Width72.2 in |
Wheelbase117.1 in | Wheelbase110.4 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload926 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $53,400 | $22,995 |
Average price | $27,005 | $18,660 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Volkswagen builds a full-size car in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and has for nearly a decade. It’s called the Passat, and it gets a restyle for 2020. Huge inside like a full-size automobile, priced like a midsize sedan, and thrifty with gas like a compact car, the Passat has long been one of my favorite family haulers. Unfortunately, what it needs is a redesign, not a restyle. But since consumers want SUVs instead of sedans and VW is about to roll out a squadron of electric vehicles, the company couldn’t make a business case for spending a pile of cash to craft a new gas-powered car. Instead, you get the old one wearing a new suit. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | 257 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.0 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3746 lbs | 3325 lbs |
Height | 58.2 in | 58.0 in |
Length | 194.6 in | 193.6 in |
Width | 83.7 in | 72.2 in |
Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 110.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 926 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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