BMW 2 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1730 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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 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): | 2`005 | 2`020 | |
| 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 (€): | 15 400 | 14 800 | |
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