Volkswagen Passat (2015) vs. BMW 3-Series (2017) Specs

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2015 Volkswagen Passat and 2017 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2015	2017
Model	Volkswagen Passat	BMW 3-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 150 hp@3500 236 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 180 hp@4000 280 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	110.6 in	-0.2 in
Length	191.6 in	182.5 in	9.1 in
Width	72.2 in	71.3 in	0.9 in
Height	58.5 in	56.3 in	2.2 in
Curb Weight	3497 lb.	3510 lb.	-13 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.8 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	40.3 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	55.1 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.0 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.7 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	55.1 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	35.1 in	4 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	4.4 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	13.0 ft³	2.9 ft³

2015 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review

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