Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 32 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.4 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat CC could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat CC) 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 5 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 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.46 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 520 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 12 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`205 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 15 200 | |
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