The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 35,200
€ 71,800
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT is 9.6 cm longer, 4.5 cm narrower and 5.2 cm taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3
1476
1832
2083
1424
1877
2037
1832 mm
Width
1877 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1476 mm
Height
1424 mm
2786
4767
2812
4671
4767 mm
Length
4671 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.21 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3
B8
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CJS*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
250 NM
550 NM
BMW M3
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.75 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
8.31 kg/bhp
3.75 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
48 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M3
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
695 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
