Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 18 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 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: | 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. | |||
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 | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | 2`225 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 14 800 | 12 800 | |
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