BMW 2 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 2 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 2 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Volkswagen Passat is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 340 HP | 120 - 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 500 NM | 200 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 9.6 seconds | 6.1 - 10.8 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 2 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Passat. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 - 8.5 | 1.8 - 5.9 | |
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BMW 2 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, BMW 2 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Passat can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 33 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | 1152 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 306 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 817 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`015 | ~ 2`019 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 14 200 | |
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