The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 52,800
€ 25,800
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
615 lb
16.12 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
600 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
