The Comparative Analysis :

BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 53,600
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW ActiveHybrid 3
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1429
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
1811
2031
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1429 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
2810
4624
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2712
4769
4624 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1598 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 kg
7.63 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

74 m
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.8 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
10.8 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
51 mpg
city
9.2 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
600 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data