2022 BMW 3 Series vs 2022 Volkswagen Passat
Overview | |
MSRP$41,450 | MSRP$27,575 |
Average price$35,030 | Average price$21,320 |
Listings382 | Listings201 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 |
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2022 BMW 3 Series Reviews SummaryFour years ago, the seventh-generation BMW 3 Series sedan arrived wearing an evolutionary design and a traditionally conservative appearance. While BMW has expanded the lineup to add plug-in hybrid and performance-tuned models and has tweaked the car’s available colors and features, the 2022 3 Series remains essentially the same as it has since 2019. Every 3 Series has the Live Cockpit Professional digital instrumentation with navigation this year, and BMW makes minor changes to the standard and optional equipment lists. | |
2022 Volkswagen Passat Reviews SummaryFirst came the Dasher in 1974, then the Quantum in 1982, then the Passat in 1990. None became household names like the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, partly because the Passat and its progenitors appealed to a small contingent of Americans seeking European design, engineering, and driving dynamics in a car often characterized as a bargain-priced Audi. But in the midsize sedan segment, a reputation for reliability and efficiency, not design or handling, is king. Tired of compromise, Volkswagen "Americanized" the Passat for the 2011 model year, moving production to a new factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The car's blandly attractive design, huge interior, big trunk, and soft ride seemed to be just what U.S. customers wanted, along with a ”Made in the USA” label. But those potential buyers had moved on to SUVs, and the new Passat alienated some of the VW faithful. The Dieselgate scandal didn't help the Passat, either. VW nailed the car's coffin shut when the family car segment began to wither rapidly. So now, the Passat departs the U.S. market, effectively replaced by the Tiguan and Atlas SUVs and leaving the Jetta to serve people who still want a sedan wearing a VW logo on its grille. | |
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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 @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
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Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall3 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3560 lbs | Curb Weight3369 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height58.7 in |
Length185.7 in | Length193.6 in |
Width81.4 in | Width72.6 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase110.4 in |
Maximum Payload836 lbs | Maximum Payload937 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $41,450 | $27,575 |
Average price | $35,030 | $21,320 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Four years ago, the seventh-generation BMW 3 Series sedan arrived wearing an evolutionary design and a traditionally conservative appearance. While BMW has expanded the lineup to add plug-in hybrid and performance-tuned models and has tweaked the car’s available colors and features, the 2022 3 Series remains essentially the same as it has since 2019. Every 3 Series has the Live Cockpit Professional digital instrumentation with navigation this year, and BMW makes minor changes to the standard and optional equipment lists. | First came the Dasher in 1974, then the Quantum in 1982, then the Passat in 1990. None became household names like the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, partly because the Passat and its progenitors appealed to a small contingent of Americans seeking European design, engineering, and driving dynamics in a car often characterized as a bargain-priced Audi. But in the midsize sedan segment, a reputation for reliability and efficiency, not design or handling, is king. Tired of compromise, Volkswagen "Americanized" the Passat for the 2011 model year, moving production to a new factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The car's blandly attractive design, huge interior, big trunk, and soft ride seemed to be just what U.S. customers wanted, along with a ”Made in the USA” label. But those potential buyers had moved on to SUVs, and the new Passat alienated some of the VW faithful. The Dieselgate scandal didn't help the Passat, either. VW nailed the car's coffin shut when the family car segment began to wither rapidly. So now, the Passat departs the U.S. market, effectively replaced by the Tiguan and Atlas SUVs and leaving the Jetta to serve people who still want a sedan wearing a VW logo on its grille. |
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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 @ 5000 rpm | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 3 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3560 lbs | 3369 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 58.7 in |
Length | 185.7 in | 193.6 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 72.6 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 836 lbs | 937 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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