BMW 1 series 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1750 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1140 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 1 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: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 18 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 41 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 233 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means BMW 1 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 4800 | |
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