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2020 BMW 3 Series vs 2019 Volkswagen Passat

2019 Volkswagen Passat
2019 Volkswagen Passat
$25,295MSRP
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2020 BMW 3 Series
2020 BMW 3 Series
$40,750MSRP
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2019 Volkswagen Passat
$25,295MSRP
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2020 BMW 3 Series
$40,750MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$25,295

MSRP

$40,750

Listings

4

Listings

59

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Comfortable

  • Powerful engine

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Poor value for money

2019 Volkswagen Passat Reviews Summary

2020 BMW 3 Series Reviews Summary

Does BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming BMW M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 174 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

174 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

25

MPG City

26

MPG Highway

36

MPG Highway

36
2019 Volkswagen Passat
2019 Volkswagen Passat
$25,295MSRP
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2020 BMW 3 Series
2020 BMW 3 Series
$40,750MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2019 Volkswagen Passat
$25,295MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 BMW 3 Series
$40,750MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$25,295
$40,750
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

5.0

4.1

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Comfortable

  • Powerful engine

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Poor value for money

Summary
Does BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming BMW M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 174 hp I4
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
25
26
MPG Highway
36
36

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