2020 Volkswagen Passat vs 2020 BMW 3 Series
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MSRP$22,995 | MSRP$40,750 |
Average price$18,979 | Average price$28,472 |
Listings438 | Listings900 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2020 BMW 3 Series Reviews SummaryDoes BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3325 lbs | Curb Weight3589 lbs |
Height58.0 in | Height56.8 in |
Length193.6 in | Length185.7 in |
Width72.2 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload926 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,995 | $40,750 |
Average price | $18,979 | $28,472 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | Does BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 36 |
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 | 15.9 cu ft | 13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3325 lbs | 3589 lbs |
Height | 58.0 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 185.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 926 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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