BMW 3 series 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 54 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.0 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 360'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.50 m | |
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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 | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1345 litres | no data | |
| BMW 3 series has 15 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`225 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 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 | |
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