BMW 5 Series vs Volkswagen Passat
Overview | |
Years produced1973-2010 | Years produced1972-Present |
MSRP$27,575 | MSRP$59,900 |
Listings272 | Listings312 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall3 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space18.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3369 lbs | Curb Weight4041 lbs |
Height58.7 in | Height59.6 in |
Length193.6 in | Length199.2 in |
Width72.6 in | Width84.9 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase117.9 in |
Maximum Payload937 lbs | Maximum Payload977 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1973-2010 | 1972-Present |
MSRP | $27,575 | $59,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | ||
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | ||
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 3 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 18.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3369 lbs | 4041 lbs |
Height | 58.7 in | 59.6 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 199.2 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 84.9 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 117.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 937 lbs | 977 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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