BMW 7 series 1995 vs Volkswagen Vento 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 193 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 103 HP more power than Volkswagen Vento, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Volkswagen Vento. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Vento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Vento) 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 7 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Vento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 60 cm longer than the Volkswagen Vento, 16 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Vento, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`235 kg | 1`200 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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