Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Volkswagen Passat is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas BMW 5 series is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Passat is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Passat also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 | 2.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 - 272 HP | 163 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 500 NM | 290 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 - 11.3 seconds | 3.8 - 7.9 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Passat. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.2 - 7.0 | 5.2 - 10.7 | |
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Volkswagen Passat petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Volkswagen Passat equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 131 - 150 mm (5.2 - 5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Passat can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Passat is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 56 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: | 11.7 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`121 | ~ 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 40 800 | |
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