The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 30,100
€ 71,800
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
106.8
187.8
110.7
183.9
187.8 in
Length
183.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.02 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CKM*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
406 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
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
669 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
424 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
