The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 75,700
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 9.8 cm longer, 5.7 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M3
1470
1820
2062
1424
1877
2037
1820 mm
Width
1877 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1470 mm
Height
1424 mm
2712
4769
2812
4671
4769 mm
Length
4671 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M3
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
127 kg
7.77 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M3
B7
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M3
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CKM*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
240 NM
550 NM
BMW M3
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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9.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.85 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
9.54 kg/bhp
3.85 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M3
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
713 mi
Range
449 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
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).
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
532 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
