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 3.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW M3.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3
58.1
72.1
82
56.1
73.9
80.2
72.1 in
Width
73.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
56.1 in
109.7
187.7
110.7
183.9
187.7 in
Length
183.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.22 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3
B8
Generation
F80
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CJS*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
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
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
