BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
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.
BMW 4 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2015 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:
480 litres
565 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1300 litres
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 85 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.
