The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
€ 53,600
€ 48,200
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.73 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
600 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
