The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 71,800
€ 27,300
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
73.9
80.2
57.9
71.7
81.2
73.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
110.7
183.9
106.8
187.8
183.9 in
Length
187.8 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.65 %
General
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F80
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
424 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
