The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 35,200
€ 130,000
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW M3 CRT.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CRT
58.1
72.1
82
55.7
71.5
78.9
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.1 in
Height
55.7 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
181.7
187.7 in
Length
181.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CRT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.58 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CRT
B8
Generation
E90
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CRT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*CJS*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 CRT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CRT
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CRT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
8.22 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
33 mpg
city
13 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
695 mi
Range
308 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 CRT
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).
240.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
BMW M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
