The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 33,900
€ 66,000
€ 33,900
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 BMT ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW M3
58.1
72.1
82
57
71.5
78.9
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
180.3
187.7 in
Length
180.3 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW M3
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
589 lb
15.9 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW M3
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*CZE*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW M3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
37 mpg
city
13 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
719 mi
Range
316 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
