Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 36 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3
6.3
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.91 m
4.77 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.50 m
BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
651 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1670 litres
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 91 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.
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better
