The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 30,100
€ 66,000
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
57.9
71.7
81.2
57
71.5
78.9
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
180.3
187.8 in
Length
180.3 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.72 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*CKM*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
city
13 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
669 mi
Range
316 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
235 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
