BMW 328d vs. Volkswagen Passat
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Highlights
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$41,750
Starting MSRP
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$27,575
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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31 City / 43 Hwy
MPG
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24 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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180 hp
Horsepower
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174 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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280 @ 1750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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206 @ 1700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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180 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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174 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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31 City / 43 Hwy
MPG
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24 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P225/50VR17
Front Tire Size
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P235/45HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P225/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
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P235/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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183 in
Length, Overall
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194 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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111 in
Wheelbase
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110 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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56 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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101 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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38 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,460 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,369 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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180
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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900
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2018 BMW 328d or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2018 BMW 328d is more reliable than the 2022 Volkswagen Passat according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2018 328d versus a reliability rating of 3.2 for the 2022 Passat.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 BMW 328d or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2018 BMW 328d is more fuel efficient than the 2022 Volkswagen Passat with 36 MPG combined versus 28 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 BMW 328d or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat is cheaper than the 2018 BMW 328d with a $27,575 starting MSRP versus a $41,750 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2018 BMW 328d or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2018 BMW 328d has a better safety rating than the 2022 Volkswagen Passat according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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