The Comparative Analysis :

BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

€ 52,800
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) BMW ActiveHybrid 3
€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

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 EcoFuel.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.3
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
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 EcoFuel
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.42 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

General

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

 REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
283 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data