The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 53,600
€ 43,200
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.47 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
43 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
600 mi
Range
454 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
