Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs BMW 3 series 2025
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Hybrid | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (BMW 3 series) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 191 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 140 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 9.60 € | no data | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1780 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 150 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`280 kg | 2`425 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`615 kg | 1`830 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 665 kg | 595 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 24 800 | |
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