Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat and BMW 5 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1090 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 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| BMW 5 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 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
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 |
1152 litres | no data | |
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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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 40 800 | |
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