Volkswagen Passat CC 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
Volkswagen Passat CC
2008 - 2012
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 170 HP143 HP
Torque: 440 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds9.3 seconds
Volkswagen Passat CC is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.94.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km5.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1420 km in combined cycle1290 km in combined cycle
1590 km on highway1480 km on highway
1070 km with real consumption1050 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat CC 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)
BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.53 m
Width: 1.86 m1.82 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 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 litres460 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 meters11 meters
Gross weight: 1`950 kg1`950 kg
Net weight:1`557 kg1`430 kg
Load capacity:393 kg520 kg
Volkswagen Passat CC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 40005200
Rating in user reviews: 8.4/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Passat CC has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
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