The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 52,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.42 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
B7
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
283 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
