Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 62 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 800 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) | |
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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, if possible |
1152 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 2`060 kg | 2`305 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`455 kg | 1`625 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 605 kg | 680 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 40 200 | |
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