Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs BMW 7 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
|
BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 95 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 270 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
|
The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat CC could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.49 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 515 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 17 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 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 | 12.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 40 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Passat CC has
|
BMW 7 sērija has
| |