After all, the package includes 19 - inch front wheels and 20 - inch rear wheels, larger slotted brake rotors, a dry - sump oil pan,
an excellent electronic differential, sportier gear ratios (take that, fuel economy), upgraded suspension and an aero package.
Not exact matches
While the electric steering still lacks true feel, it is quick and enables you to attack tight corners, while the XDS
electronic front
differential function does an
excellent job of maintaining a tidy arc, despite the extra grunt passing through the wheels.
Also, the Jetta R - Line comes standard with the XDS ®
electronic differential system for
excellent handling around curves and corners.
The Passat S comes with plenty of active safety features including an anti-lock braking system, hydraulic brake assist, engine braking assist,
electronic brake - pressure distribution, anti-slip regulation, and
electronic stability control with
electronic differential lock.The Passat also has many passive safety features such as a reinforced safety cage construction, crash - optimized pedals, a steering wheel that collapses on impact, anti-intrusion side door beams, side curtain airbags, passenger occupant detection to determine if the airbags need deployed, three - point seat belts for all seats, and height - adjustable front seat belts.The updated 2016 Passat S offers drivers
excellent power and engineering while still providing the comfort and upgraded features they expect from Volkswagen.
A good part of the precision within the steering can be traced to the adoption of an optional
electronic differential for the first time, for Volkswagen has done an
excellent job of quelling torque steer without resorting to a mechanical limited - slip diff.
On the plus side,
excellent low - range reduction and wheel articulation, and chunky Goodyear Wrangler all - terrain rubber, made up somewhat for the Jeep's lack of off - road technology, such as hill - descent control and an
electronic rear
differential lock, along with minimal underbody protection.