Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
|
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
|
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat CC could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
|
BMW 3 sērija 2015: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Passat CC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.43 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 480 litres | |
|
Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 52 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 23 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Passat CC has
|
BMW 3 sērija has
| |