The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 30,100
€ 130,000
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW M3 CRT.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 CRT
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.7
71.5
78.9
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.9 in
Height
55.7 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
181.7
187.8 in
Length
181.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 CRT
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.39 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 CRT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 CRT
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
4.4 L / 215 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 CRT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CRT
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 CRT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
8.22 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
28 mpg
city
13 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
669 mi
Range
308 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 CRT
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).
240.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
