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Comparison Volkswagen Passat (B6) 1.8 TSI (160 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E39) 520i (150 Hp)


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Volkswagen Passat (B6) 1.8 TSI (160 Hp)
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Brand: Volkswagen BMW
Model: Passat 5 Series
Generation: Passat (B6) 5 Series (E39)
Engine / modification: 1.8 TSI (160 Hp) 520i (150 Hp)
Production start: 2008 year 1995 year
Production end: 2010 year 1998 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 10.2 l/100 km 12.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.0 l/100 km 6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 7.6 l/100 km 9.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.281
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 160 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 5000 rpm. 5900 rpm.
Maximum speed: 220 km/h 220 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.6 sec 10.2 sec
Torque: 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm. 190 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Model Engine: CDAA M52B20
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1798 cm3 1991 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.7 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 5.6 l 10.5 l
Fuel System: Direct injection Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 9.6 11
Piston Stroke: 84.1 mm 66 mm
Cylinder Bore: 82.5 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 4765 mm 4775 mm
Width: 1820 mm 1800 mm
Width including mirrors: 1991 mm
Height: 1472 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase: 2709 mm 2830 mm
Front track: 1552 mm 1516 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1551 mm 1530 mm
Ride height(clearance): 114 mm
Approach angle: 14.4 °
Departure angle: 12.6 °
Ramp angle: 10.8 °
Front overhang: 965 mm
Rear overhang: 1091 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 485 l 460 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1011 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Several levers and rods
Max weight: 2050 kg 1980 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1342 kg 1470 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1700 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.4 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 740 kg
Permitted towbar download: 90 kg
Tire size: 215/55 R16 205/65 R15
Wheel rims size: 6.5J x 16 R15