BMW 4 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series 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 4 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: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 4 series is 12 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 4 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 84 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 2200 | |
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