Volkswagen Passat 2012 vs BMW 6 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| 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 | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1800 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat has 12 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 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`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 35 200 | |
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