2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 303 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 335 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 2012 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
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2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
Model | Passat | 335 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4769 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2712 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |