Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 38 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.4
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
63 litres
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
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
Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat CC has 72 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat CC is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volkswagen Passat CC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
