The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 130,000
€ 30,600
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CRT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55.7
71.5
78.9
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.7 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
181.7
106.8
187.8
181.7 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.45 %
General
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
180 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
308 mi
Range
283 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CRT
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
