The Comparative Analysis :

BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 53,600
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW ActiveHybrid 3
€ 42,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300

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 5.9 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
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.83 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

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
Front-wheel drive
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 tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

 REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
18.39 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
52 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
912 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data