The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 80,300
€ 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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
BMW M3 Competition Package
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
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
106.8
187.8
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 EcoFuel
BMW M3 Competition Package
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.56 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW M3 Competition Package
B7
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
BMW M3 Competition Package
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CDG*
Engine Code
S55-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
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW M3 Competition Package
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Competition Package
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
20.6 lb
city
20 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
303 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
