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Background grid BMW 1 Hatchback 2011-2015 Volkswagen Passat Estate 2019-2023
Spec height1 1.421 m 2
1 1.516 m Spec height1
 + 9.5 cm
1 + 0.5 cm
2 1.765 m Spec width2
+ 6.7 cm 1 1.832 m Spec width2
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Volkswagen Passat Estate 2019 - 2023
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Volkswagen
Passat
Estate
Gen. 8.1 | 2019 - 2023
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2011 - 2015
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2011 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Estate 2019 vs. BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Estate 2019 is 6.7 cm wider and 9.5 cm higher compared to BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2011. It has 0.5 cm more ground clearance and offers 49% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+2
Size class
Subcompact
477.3 cm
+44.9
Length
432.4 cm
183.2 cm
+6.7
Width2
176.5 cm
208.3 cm
+9.9
Width incl. mirrors
198.4 cm
151.6 cm
+9.5
Height1
142.1 cm
278.6 cm
+9.6
Wheelbase
269 cm
14.5 cm
+0.5
Ground clearance3
14 cm
1474 kg
+8%
Weight4,6
1365 kg
5
Seats max.
5
650 l
+81%
Cargo volume EU4
360 l
1780 l
+49%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1200 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 31335
+39%
Price EU7
€ 22650
$ --
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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