The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 53,600
€ 30,400
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.68 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
600 mi
Range
925 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
