The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
€ 25,400
€ 84,200
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,200
ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.4 TSI is 4.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
73.9
80.2
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
188.8
110.7
183.9
188.8 in
Length
183.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.93 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
B7
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CAX*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
120 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Competition Package
▶ REPLAY
26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
26.46 lb/hp
8.12 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
690 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
449 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
