Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 136 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 200 NM less than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 40 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2018: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 106 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 31 400 | |
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