Volkswagen Passat 2012 vs BMW 6 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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: | 8.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 95 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 270 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) 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 6 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. | |||
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 Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.54 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 32 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 588 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1800 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat has 22 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 31 000 | |
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