BMW 1 series 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010

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BMW 1 series
2011 - 2013
Volkswagen Passat
2010 - 2014
Body: CoupeEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 1 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)1.4 - 3.6 (petrol, diesel, lPG)

Performance

Power: 143 - 306 HP105 - 300 HP
Torque: 210 - 400 NM200 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.2 - 9.1 seconds5.7 - 12.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.5 - 8.54.3 - 9.3
BMW 1 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, BMW 1 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.36 m4.77 m
Width: 1.75 m1.82 m
Height: 1.42 m1.52 m
BMW 1 series is smaller.
BMW 1 series is 41 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 10 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres603 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space.
BMW 1 series has 233 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means BMW 1 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`827~ 2`158
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 10 4005400
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Passat has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol, diesel and LPG engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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