2007 BMW 130 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 BMW 130 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 43 kg more than 2007 BMW 130.
Because 2007 BMW 130 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 130. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 130 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 130 | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |