2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 120 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
