The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 52,800
€ 43,200
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 14.5 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1429
1811
2031
1470
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1429 mm
Height
1470 mm
2810
4624
2712
4769
4624 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.46 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
600 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
