2010 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2010 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 77 kg more than 2010 BMW Z4.
Because 2010 BMW Z4 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 2010 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW Z4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
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2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
Model | Passat | Z4 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1516 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |