The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 75,700
€ 25,400
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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
188.8
183.9 in
Length
188.8 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.93 %
General
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
F80
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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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
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
Performance
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
