Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
10.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
840 km on highway
710 km with real consumption
600 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
420'000 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:
6 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb
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.
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:
10 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
