BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.4 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1340 km on highway
980 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
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
