BMW 335 vs. Volkswagen GTI
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Highlights
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$43,750
Starting MSRP
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$25,095
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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300 hp
Horsepower
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200 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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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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3.0 L/182
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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300 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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200 @ 5100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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300 @ 1200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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207 @ 1700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
6-Speed M/T 8-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 31 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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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare 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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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P225/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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P225/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/40HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 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
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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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 (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (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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Steering
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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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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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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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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Measurements
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40 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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15 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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38 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head 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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111 in
Wheelbase
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102 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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183 in
Length, Overall
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166 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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46 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Weight & Capacity
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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
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,555 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,113 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
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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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
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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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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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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900
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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480
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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210
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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13 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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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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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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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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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - 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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13 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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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2015 BMW 335 or the 2014 Volkswagen GTI?
The 2014 Volkswagen GTI is more reliable than the 2015 BMW 335 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2014 GTI versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2015 335.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 BMW 335 or the 2014 Volkswagen GTI?
The 2014 Volkswagen GTI is more fuel efficient than the 2015 BMW 335 with 25 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2015 BMW 335 or the 2014 Volkswagen GTI?
The 2014 Volkswagen GTI is cheaper than the 2015 BMW 335 with a $25,095 starting MSRP versus a $43,750 starting MSRP.
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