The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 53,600
€ 28,700
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
19.38 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
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 BMT
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
600 mi
Range
733 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
