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 3.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.7 in
Width
73.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
106.8
187.8
110.7
183.9
187.8 in
Length
183.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.61 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
B7
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*CDA*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
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
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
