The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 52,800
€ 32,300
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.11 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
600 mi
Range
1000 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
1000 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
