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Volkswagen - Passat VS BMW - 5 Series

DetailsVolkswagen - PassatBMW - 5 Series
BrandVolkswagenBMW
ModelPassat5 Series
GenerationPassat Variant (B9)5 Series Touring (G61)
Modification1.5 TSI (204 Hp) eHybrid DSG520d (197 Hp) Mild Hybrid Steptronic
Start Of ProductionMarch, 2024February, 2024

Performance

SpecsVolkswagen - PassatBMW - 5 Series
Max Speed220 km/h 136.7 mph220 km/h 136.7 mph

Body & Dimensions

SpecsVolkswagen - PassatBMW - 5 Series
Rating
Body TypeStation wagon (estate)Station wagon (estate)
Seats55
Doors55
Length4917 mm 193.58 in.5060 mm 199.21 in.
Width1849 mm 72.8 in.1900 mm 74.8 in.
Width Including Mirrors2090 mm 82.28 in.2156 mm 84.88 in.
Height1521 mm 59.88 in.1515 mm 59.65 in.
Wheelbase2839 mm 111.77 in.2995 mm 117.91 in.
Front Track1577-1585 mm 62.09 - 62.4 in.1634 mm 64.33 in.
Rear Track1560-1574 mm 61.42 - 61.97 in.1668 mm 65.67 in.
Min Turning Circle12 m 39.37 ft.11.7 m 38.39 ft.

Fuel Consumption

SpecsVolkswagen - PassatBMW - 5 Series
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol / electricityDiesel
Emission StandardEuro 6 EAEuro 6e
Combined Fuel Consumption Wltp0.4 l/100 km 588.04 US mpg 706.2 UK mpg 250 km/l5.3-5.9 l/100 km 44.38 - 39.87 US mpg 53.3 - 47.88 UK mpg 18.87 - 16.95 km/l
Co2 Emissions Wltp8-9 g/km141-154 g/km

Engine & Transmission

SpecsVolkswagen - PassatBMW - 5 Series
Rating
Powertrain ArchitecturePHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV)
Power150 Hp @ 5500-6000 rpm.197 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power Per Litre100.1 Hp/l98.7 Hp/l
Torque250 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm. 184.39 lb.-ft. @ 1500-4000 rpm.400 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm. 295.02 lb.-ft. @ 1500-2750 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, TransverseFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeEA211 evo2B47D20B
Engine Displacement1498 cm3 91.41 cu. in.1995 cm3 121.74 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine ConfigurationInlineInline
Cylinder Bore74.5 mm 2.93 in.84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke85.9 mm 3.38 in.90 mm 3.54 in.
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder44
Fuel Injection SystemDirect injectionDiesel Commonrail
Engine AspirationTurbocharger, IntercoolerTwin-power turbo, Intercooler
ValvetrainDOHCNone
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode.The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the rear wheels of the car with the ability to work only in mixed mode.
Drive WheelFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Front SuspensionIndependent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll barDouble wishbone
System Power204 Hp197 Hp
System Torque350 Nm 258.15 lb.-ft.400 Nm 295.02 lb.-ft.
Engine SystemsStart & Stop System Particulate filterStart & Stop System Particulate filter
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox6 gears, automatic transmission DSG8 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

Brakes

SpecsVolkswagen - PassatBMW - 5 Series
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDiscVentilated discs
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinionSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringElectric SteeringElectric Steering
Tires Size215/55 R17; 235/45 R18; 235/40 R19225/55 R18 102Y XL
Wheel Rims Size7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8J x 197.5J x 18
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)ABS (Anti-lock braking system) 4-wheel steering (4WS, active rear steering)

Battery - Electric / Hybrid

SpecsVolkswagen - PassatBMW - 5 Series
Rating
Battery TechnologyLithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides (Li-NMC)Lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
Battery LocationBelow the floor, under the rear seatsUnder the trunk
Type 2 Ac Mennekes Sae J3068 Iec 62196 2Front leftNone
Electric Motor Power115 Hp11 Hp
Electric Motor Torque330 Nm 243.4 lb.-ft.25 Nm 18.44 lb.-ft.
Electric Motor LocationBetween the combustion engine and the transmissionIntegrated into the transmission
Electric Motor TypeSynchronousNone
Net Usable Battery Capacity19.7 kWhNone
All Electric Range Wltp131-132 km 81.4 - 82.02 miNone
Average Energy Consumption Wltp16-16.1 kWh/100 km 25.75 - 25.91 kWh/100 mi 131 - 130 MPGe 6.3 - 6.2 km/kWh 3.9 - 3.9 mi/kWhNone
Ccs Type 2 Dc Sae J3068 Iec 62196 3Front leftNone
Electric Motor Model CodeHEM80evoNone

Weight & Capacity

SpecsVolkswagen - PassatBMW - 5 Series
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio8.6 kg/Hp, 115.7 Hp/tonne9.3 kg/Hp, 107.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio5 kg/Nm, 198.5 Nm/tonne4.6 kg/Nm, 218 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1763 kg 3886.75 lbs.1835 kg 4045.48 lbs.
Max Weight2350 kg 5180.86 lbs.2495 kg 5500.53 lbs.
Max Load587 kg 1294.11 lbs.660 kg 1455.05 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity45 l 11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Max Roof Load100 kg 220.46 lbs.100 kg 220.46 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 8 Percent1800 kg 3968.32 lbs.None
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes750 kg 1653.47 lbs.750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download90 kg 198.42 lbs.100 kg 220.46 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent1800 kg 3968.32 lbs.2000 kg 4409.25 lbs.