Volkswagen Passat CC 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 38 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat CC could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is larger. Volkswagen Passat CC is 27 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 460 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat CC has 72 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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