The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 80,300
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
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 BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.34 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
B7
Generation
F80
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
BMW M3 Competition Package
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
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

 REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data