The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 52,800
€ 33,500
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
11.14 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
600 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
