BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 15 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):
5.9
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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
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
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
