BMW 3 series 2025 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW 3 series) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Volkswagen Passat), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 191 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 9.60 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1780 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 150 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`425 kg | 2`280 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`830 kg | 1`615 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 665 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 22 200 | |
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