BMW 2 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 50 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 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 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means BMW 2 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`025 kg | 2`260 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`555 kg | 1`721 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 470 kg | 539 kg | |
| BMW 2 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 14 600 | 14 200 | |
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