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: | 7.9 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 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 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 2.3 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 345 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: | 930 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 2200 | |
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