The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 31,600
€ 53,600
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
756 lb
19.82 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*CZE*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
748 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
