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Background grid BMW 1 Hatchback 2015-2017 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2015-2019
Spec height1 55.9 in 2
1 58.5 in Spec height1
 + 2.56 in
+ 0.12 in 2
2 170.4 in Spec length
+ 21.46 in 1 191.9 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Passat Sedan US 2015 - 2019
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Volkswagen
Passat
Sedan US
Gen. 1.1 | 2015 - 2019
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Spotted in the USA 17″
BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2015 - 2017
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2.1 | 2015 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Passat (A33) Sedan US 2015 vs. BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2015


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Passat (A33) Sedan US 2015 is 21.46 in longer and 2.56 in higher compared to BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2015. It has 0.1 in less ground clearance.

Mid-size
+2
Size class
Subcompact
191.9 in
+21.5
Length
170.4 in
72.2 in
+2.7
Width2
69.5 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
78.11 in
58.5 in
+2.6
Height1
55.9 in
110.4 in
+4.5
Wheelbase
105.9 in
5.4 in
Ground clearance3
5.5 in
+0.1
3262.8 lbs
+8%
Weight4,6
3042.4 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
12.7 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
42.4 cu ft
15.9 cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ --
Price EU7
€ 24300
$ 22440
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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