2007 BMW 328 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2013 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 328 | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 328 | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4868 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1487 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2803 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |