BMW 3 series 2022 vs Volkswagen Passat 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 1.5 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.9 | 0.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | no data | |
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1420 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 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: | 2`350 kg | 2`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`825 kg | 1`780 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 580 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 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 | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 28 400 | |
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