BMW 3 series
2003 - 2005
BMW 316i Touring | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i Touring | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318d Touring | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 318d Touring | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 318i Touring | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318i Touring | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320d Touring | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 320d Touring | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320d Touring | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320i Touring | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320i Touring | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325i Touring | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325i Touring | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325xi Touring | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 325xi Touring | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330d Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 330d Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 330d Touring | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 330d Touring | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 330i Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 330i Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330i Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330xd Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xd Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xd Touring | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xd Touring | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xi Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xi Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xi Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 318d | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 318d | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volkswagen Passat
2000 - 2005
Variant 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 2.0 4Motion | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.0 5V | 130 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 2.3 V5 4Motion | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 180 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 180 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Variant W8 4Motion | 275 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant W8 4Motion | 275 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Gearbox:
Automatic Automatic
Engine:
2.0 Diesel 1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:
115 HP 100 HP
Torque:
265 NM 250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12 seconds 15 seconds
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 3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9 6.9
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres 62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle 890 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway 1140 km on highway
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
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.
Gross weight (kg):
2`010 2`020
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 1600
Rating in user reviews:
7.9 /10
7.9 /10
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
more power more dynamic better manoeuvrability
Volkswagen Passat has
roomier boot fewer faults lower price
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