BMW 4 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 44 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.8 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 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1020 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) | 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. | |||
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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`085 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 2200 | |
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