The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 29,800
€ 52,800
€ 29,800
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 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
16.54 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
917 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
