The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 44,200
€ 52,800
€ 44,200
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 TDI SCR BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3794 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.52 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*CUA*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16.01 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
746 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
