Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2020
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Hybrid | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Volkswagen Passat) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (BMW 5 series) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 1.2 l/100km + 14.9 kWh/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 6.70 € | 14.70 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/lElectricity€/kWh | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller. Volkswagen Passat is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat has 128 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| 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: | 2`220 kg | 2`250 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`655 kg | 1`580 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 565 kg | 670 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 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 | 40 800 | |
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