2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs 2021 Volkswagen Passat
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class for Sale
Shop Now2021 Volkswagen Passat for Sale
Shop NowOverview | |
MSRP$41,400 | MSRP$23,995 |
Average price$32,215 | Average price$19,496 |
Listings935 | Listings451 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
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2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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 255 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3472 lbs | Curb Weight3314 lbs |
Height56.3 in | Height58.7 in |
Length184.5 in | Length193.6 in |
Width79.4 in | Width72.6 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase110.4 in |
Maximum Payload1158 lbs | Maximum Payload948 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class for Sale
Shop Now2021 Volkswagen Passat for Sale
Shop NowOverview | ||
MSRP | $41,400 | $23,995 |
Average price | $32,215 | $19,496 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3472 lbs | 3314 lbs |
Height | 56.3 in | 58.7 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 193.6 in |
Width | 79.4 in | 72.6 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 110.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1158 lbs | 948 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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