2021 Tesla Model 3 vs 2020 Volkswagen Passat
Overview | |
MSRP$22,995 | MSRP$37,990 |
Listings60 | Listings249 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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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. | |
2021 Tesla Model 3 Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity50 kWh |
MPG City23 | MPG City150 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway133 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Torque206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity50 kWh |
MPG City23 | MPG City150 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway133 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space15.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3325 lbs | Curb Weight3648 lbs |
Height58.0 in | Height56.8 in |
Length193.6 in | Length184.8 in |
Width72.2 in | Width82.2 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase113.2 in |
Maximum Payload926 lbs | Maximum Payload893 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,995 | $37,990 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 50 kWh | |
MPG City | 23 | 150 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 133 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Torque | 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 50 kWh | |
MPG City | 23 | 150 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 133 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 15.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3325 lbs | 3648 lbs |
Height | 58.0 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 184.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 82.2 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 926 lbs | 893 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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