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BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 3-Series and 2020 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2011 BMW 3-Series and 2020 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2011 2020  
Model BMW 3-Series Volkswagen Passat  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,761 mm 2,804 mm 0 mm
Length 4,526 mm 4,917 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,834 mm 0 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,515 kg 1,508 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 70 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 973 mm 5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 960 mm -7 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,448 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 993 mm -114 mm
Total Legroom 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 340 L 450 L -110 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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