The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 33,900

€ 53,600

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
10.75 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
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 turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*DSR*
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 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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23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
46 mpg
city
43 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
954 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
954 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 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
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data