BMW 2 series 2015 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 2 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 2 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2015 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2015 1.5 engine Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 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 34 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 306 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 14 800 | |
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