2013 BMW X5 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2013 BMW X5 and 2013 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 687 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
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2013 BMW X5 | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | X5 | Passat |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2 :1 | 11.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1563 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4868 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2197 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1487 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2803 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |