Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1490 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 586 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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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 | 12.4 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: | 1`980 kg | 2`250 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`350 kg | 1`580 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 630 kg | 670 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 40 800 | |
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