The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 32,400
€ 117,600
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Passat 1.8 TSI is 9.8 cm longer, 5.7 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the BMW M3 CS.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
1470
1820
2062
1424
1877
2037
1820 mm
Width
1877 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1470 mm
Height
1424 mm
2712
4769
2812
4671
4769 mm
Length
4671 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
143 kg
8.61 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
B7
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CDA*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
454 bhp
at 6250 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
454 bhp
BMW M3 CS
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
600 NM
BMW M3 CS
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
137 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.66 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
3.66 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
33 mpg
BMW M3 CS
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
621 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
445 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
