BMW 3 series 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

	BMW 3 series 2003 - 2005	Volkswagen Passat 2000 - 2005
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.0 Diesel	1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:	115 HP	100 HP
Torque:	280 NM	250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	11 seconds	13 seconds
	BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.8	5.5
Real fuel consumption:	6.1 l/100km	6.1 l/100km
	The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1080 km in combined cycle	1120 km in combined cycle
	1340 km on highway	1340 km on highway
	1030 km with real consumption	1010 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)	Front wheel drive (FWD)

Dimensions
Length:	4.48 m	4.68 m
Width:	1.74 m	1.75 m
Height:	1.41 m	1.50 m
	BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	435 litres	495 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1345 litres	no data
	Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:	no data	11 meters
Gross weight (kg):	2`005	1`990

Safety:
Quality:	low	below average
	Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better
Average price (€):	2400	1400
Rating in user reviews:	7.9/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has more power more dynamic	Volkswagen Passat has lower fuel consumption roomier boot fewer faults lower price
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BMW 3 series 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions