2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 654 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (335 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Passat | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
