BMW 5 series 2020 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW 5 series) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Volkswagen Passat), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.5 l/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 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: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1152 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 176 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 40 800 | 22 400 | |
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