BMW 3 series 2008 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2008

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BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Volkswagen Passat CC
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Passat CC can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.6 - 3.01.8 - 3.6

Performance

Power: 122 - 306 HP140 - 300 HP
Torque: 160 - 580 NM200 - 440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.5 - 11.9 seconds5.6 - 9.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.7 - 9.75.8 - 10.1
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat CC. On average, a BMW 3 series with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Volkswagen Passat CC.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.80 m
Width: 1.82 m1.86 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
BMW 3 series is 27 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres532 litres
Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series has 72 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`023~ 1`981
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 58005800
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 8.4/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Passat CC has
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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