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Engines & Power

Passat 2.5L S W/Appearance

3-Series 320i Sedan

Fusion Energi SE Luxury

Standard Engine 2.5L 170 hp I5 2.0L 180 hp I4 2.0L I4
Horsepower 170 @ 5700 RPM 180 @ 5000 RPM 188
Torque (lb-ft) 177 @ 4250 RPM 200 @ 1250 RPM No data
Valves/Valve Configuration 20/DOHC 16/DOHC 16/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 2480 1997 1999
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.25 X 3.64 3.31 X 3.55 3.45 X 3.27
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1 12.3:1
Fuel Type/System Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/DI Hybrid/SEFI
Turbocharger No Yes No
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

Passat 2.5L S W/Appearance

3-Series 320i Sedan

Fusion Energi SE Luxury

Standard Transmission 5-Speed Manual Overdrive 6-Speed Manual Overdrive Continuously Variable Transmission

Payload & Towing

Passat 2.5L S W/Appearance

3-Series 320i Sedan

Fusion Energi SE Luxury

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 102.00 No data 102.80
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 15.90 13.00 12.00
Standard Towing (lb.) 1000 No data No data
Max Towing (lb.) 1000 No data No data
Standard Payload (lb.) No data 904 No data
Max Payload (lb.) No data 904 No data
Standard GVWR (lb.) 4431 4299 No data
Max GVWR (lb.) 4431 4354 No data

Braking & Traction

Passat 2.5L S W/Appearance

3-Series 320i Sedan

Fusion Energi SE Luxury

4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive N/A N/A N/A
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Automatic Load-Leveling N/A N/A N/A
Electronic Brake Assistance Std. Std. Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A N/A
Locking Differential N/A N/A N/A
Traction Control Std. Std. Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System Std. Std. Std.
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