The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 52,800
€ 38,500
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 14.3 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
1429
1811
2031
1476
1832
2083
1811 mm
Width
1832 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1429 mm
Height
1476 mm
2810
4624
2786
4767
4624 mm
Length
4767 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
13.01 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
217 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.94 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
6.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
600 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
