2020 Audi A4 vs 2021 Volkswagen Passat
Overview | |
MSRP$37,400 | MSRP$23,995 |
Average price$25,494 | Average price$19,370 |
Listings182 | Listings402 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
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2020 Audi A4 Reviews Summary | |
2021 Volkswagen Passat Reviews SummaryDespite its German branding, the 2021 Volkswagen Passat is an All-American midsize sedan. It was developed specifically for the United States market, and it’s built in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2011, when the Americanized Passat was launched, VW thought the sedan was the key to dominating the U.S. market. Midsize sedans like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry were still the default choice for most buyers at that time, after all. A lot has changed since then—SUVs are surging in popularity, and a diesel-emissions scandal has forced VW to focus more on electric cars—but the Passat rolls on. With the flashier Arteon now in the lineup, however, the Passat has been repositioned as VW's value-focused midsize sedan. The Passat got a significant update for the 2020 model year, so changes for 2021 are fairly limited. The previously-available Passat SEL trim level is gone, leaving just the base S, SE, and R-Line models. Adaptive cruise control is now standard across the board, and some trim levels get more standard equipment as well. Our test car was a mid-level SE model. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 188 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower188 hp @ 4200 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 188 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque236 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower188 hp @ 4200 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3417 lbs | Curb Weight3314 lbs |
Height56.2 in | Height58.7 in |
Length187.5 in | Length193.6 in |
Width79.6 in | Width72.6 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase110.4 in |
Maximum Payload1058 lbs | Maximum Payload948 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $37,400 | $23,995 |
Average price | $25,494 | $19,370 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | Despite its German branding, the 2021 Volkswagen Passat is an All-American midsize sedan. It was developed specifically for the United States market, and it’s built in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2011, when the Americanized Passat was launched, VW thought the sedan was the key to dominating the U.S. market. Midsize sedans like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry were still the default choice for most buyers at that time, after all. A lot has changed since then—SUVs are surging in popularity, and a diesel-emissions scandal has forced VW to focus more on electric cars—but the Passat rolls on. With the flashier Arteon now in the lineup, however, the Passat has been repositioned as VW's value-focused midsize sedan. The Passat got a significant update for the 2020 model year, so changes for 2021 are fairly limited. The previously-available Passat SEL trim level is gone, leaving just the base S, SE, and R-Line models. Adaptive cruise control is now standard across the board, and some trim levels get more standard equipment as well. Our test car was a mid-level SE model. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 4200 rpm | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 4200 rpm | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.0 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3417 lbs | 3314 lbs |
Height | 56.2 in | 58.7 in |
Length | 187.5 in | 193.6 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 72.6 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1058 lbs | 948 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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