The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 30,400
€ 52,800
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.68 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
BMP
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
925 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
