The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 43,200
€ 53,600
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 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 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.47 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*BWS*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
19 mpg
city
43 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
454 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
