BMW 3 series 2018 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 136 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: 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: | 320'000 km | 380'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 586 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 106 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 31 400 | 16 000 | |
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