Comparison Volkswagen Passat (North America, A33) 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG & BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) M340i (382 Hp) xDrive Automatic (US)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model: | Passat | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Passat (North America, A33) | 3 Series Sedan (G20) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.6 V6 FSI (280 Hp) DSG | M340i (382 Hp) xDrive Automatic (US) |
| Production start: | 2015 year | 2019 year |
| Production end: | 2018 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.8 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 59 l |
| Power: | 280 hp | 382 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 5800-6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 209 km/h | |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | EA390 / CDVB | B58B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3597 cm3 | 2998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Twin-power turbo |
| Position of cylinders: | VR-engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.4 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 96.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 8 | |
| Length: | 4875 mm | 4717 mm |
| Width: | 1834 mm | 1826 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2068 mm | |
| Height: | 1487 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2803 mm | 2850 mm |
| Front track: | 1577 mm | 1582 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1550 mm | 1567 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 138 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 808 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1059 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 450 l | |
| Max weight: | 2110 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 kg | 1800 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 235/45 R18; 235/40 R19 | 225/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 18; 8J x 19 | 7.5J x 18 |