2009 BMW X6 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2009 BMW X6 and 2009 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 BMW X6. (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 BMW X6 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
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2009 BMW X6 | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | X6 | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |