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    Volkswagen Passat vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

    CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Passat and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]. The Volkswagen Passat price is Rs. 25.99 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. The Volkswagen Passat is available in 1968 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Passat provides the mileage of 17.42 kmpl and 3 Series [2012-2016] provides the mileage of 18.88 kmpl.

    Passat vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison Overview

    Key HighlightsPassat 3 Series [2012-2016]
    PriceRs. 25.99 LakhRs. 34.63 Lakh
    Engine Capacity1968 cc1995 cc
    Power174 bhp184 bhp
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
    Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
    Volkswagen Passat
    Volkswagen Passat
    Comfortline Connect
    Rs. 25.99 Lakh
    Last Recorded Price
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    BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]
    Rs. 34.63 Lakh
    Last Recorded Price
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            Specifications and Finance

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            • Engine & Transmission
              Engine
              1968 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
              Engine Type
              DSG AutomaticBMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
              Fuel Type
              DieselDiesel
              Max Power (bhp@rpm)
              174 bhp @ 3600 rpm184 bhp @ 4000 rpm
              Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
              350 Nm @ 1500 rpm380 Nm @ 1750 rpm
              Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
              17.42View Mileage Details18.88View Mileage Details
              Drivetrain
              FWDRWD
              Transmission
              Automatic - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport ModeAutomatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
              Emission Standard
              BS 4
              Turbocharger / Supercharger
              TurbochargedTurbocharged
              OthersIdle Start/Stop
            • Dimensions & Weight
              Length (mm)
              47674624
              Width (mm)
              18322031
              Height (mm)
              14561429
              Wheelbase (mm)
              27862810
              Ground Clearance (mm)
              145157
              Kerb Weight (kg)
              15351585
            • Capacity
              Doors (Doors)
              44
              Seating Capacity (Person)
              55
              No of Rows (Rows)
              22
              Bootspace (litres)
              586480
              Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
              6660
            • Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres
              Front Suspension
              McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
              Rear Suspension
              Multi-link
              Front Brake Type
              DiscDisc
              Rear Brake Type
              DiscDisc
              Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
              5.85
              Steering Type
              Power assisted (Electric)Power assisted (Hydraulic)
              Wheels
              Alloy WheelsAlloy Wheels
              Spare Wheel
              SteelAlloy
              Front Tyres
              215 / 60 R16225 / 55 R16
              Rear Tyres
              215 / 60 R16225 / 55 R16

            Features

            • Safety
              Airbags9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
              Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
              Rear Middle Head Rest
              Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
              Child Seat Anchor Points
              Seat Belt Warning
            • Braking & Traction
              Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
              Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
              Brake Assist (BA)
              Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
              Hill Hold Control
              Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
            • Locks & Security
              Engine Immobiliser
              Central Locking
              Remote with Boot OpenerRemote
              Speed Sensing Door Lock
              Child Safety Lock
            • Comfort & Convenience
              Air Conditioner
              Yes (Automatic Three Zone)Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
              Front ACTwo Zones, Individual Fan Speed ControlsTwo Zones
              Rear ACSeparate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
              Heater
              Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
              Driver & Co-DriverCo-Driver Only
              Cabin Boot Access
              Anti-glare Mirrors
              Electronic - AllElectronic - All
              Parking Sensors
              Front & RearRear
              Cruise Control
              Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
              Keyless Start/ Button Start
              Steering Adjustment
              Tilt & TelescopicTilt & Telescopic
              12V Power Outlets
              31
            • Seats & Upholstery
              Driver Seat Adjustment12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
              Front Passenger Seat Adjustment12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
              Seat Upholstery
              LeatherFabric
              Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
              Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
              Driver Armrest
              Rear Passenger Seat TypeBenchBench
              Interiors
              Dual ToneSingle Tone
              Interior Colours
              Black
              Rear Armrest
              Folding Rear Seat
              Partial
              Split Rear Seat
              60:40 split
              Front Seatback Pockets
              Headrests
              Front & RearFront & Rear
            • Storage
              Cup HoldersFront & RearFront & Rear
              Driver Armrest Storage
              Cooled Glovebox
            • Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
              ORVM Colour
              Body ColouredBody Coloured
              Power Windows
              Front & RearFront & Rear
              One Touch Down
              AllAll
              One Touch Up
              AllAll
              Adjustable ORVMs
              Electrically Adjustable & RetractableElectrically Adjustable & Retractable
              Turn Indicators on ORVMs
              Rear Defogger
              Exterior Door HandlesBody ColouredBody Coloured
              Rain-sensing Wipers
              Interior Door HandlesChromeChrome
              Door PocketsFront & RearFront & Rear
              Side Window Blinds
              Rear - ManualRear - Manual
              Bootlid Opener
              Internal with RemoteInternal with Remote
              Rear Windshield Blind
              ManualElectric
            • Exterior
              Roof-mounted Antenna
              Body-coloured Bumpers
            • Lighting
              HeadlightsLEDHalogen
              Automatic Headlamps
              Follow Me Home Headlamps
              Cornering Headlights
              Active
              Taillights
              LEDHalogen
              Daytime Running Lights
              LED
              Fog Lights
              Halogen on front, Halogen on rear
              Cabin LampsFront and RearFront and Rear
              Light on Vanity Mirrors
              Driver & Co-DriverCo-Driver Only
              Rear Reading Lamp
              Glovebox Lamp
              Headlight Height Adjuster
            • Instrumentation
              Instantaneous Consumption
              Instrument Cluster
              AnalogueAnalogue
              Trip MeterMulti-Function DisplayMulti-Function Display
              Average Fuel Consumption
              Average Speed
              Distance to Empty
              ClockAnalogueDigital
              Low Fuel Level Warning
              Door Ajar Warning
              Adjustable Cluster Brightness
              Gear Indicator
              Shift Indicator
              Dynamic
              Tachometer
              AnalogueAnalogue
            • Entertainment, Information & Communication
              Smart Connectivity
              Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
              Display
              Touch-screen DisplayLCD Display
              Integrated (in-dash) Music System
              Speakers
              6+6
              Steering-mounted controls
              Voice Command
              GPS Navigation System
              Bluetooth Compatibility
              Phone & Audio StreamingPhone
              AUX Compatibility
              AM/FM Radio
              USB Compatibility
              Head Unit Size
              2 Din2 Din
              iPod Compatibility
            • Manufacturer Warranty
              Warranty (In Years)
              22
              Warranty (In Kilometres)
              UnlimitedUnlimited

            Brochure

            Colours

            Deep Black
            Black
            Atlantic Blue
            Impherial Blue Brilliant Effect
            Black Oak brown
            Black Sapphire
            Mangan Grey
            Sparkling Bronze
            Pyrit Silver
            Mineral Grey
            Oryx white
            Havanna
            Liquid Blue
            Melbourne Red
            Galcier Silver
            Orion Silver
            Mineral White
            Alpine White

            User Reviews

            Overall Rating

            5.0/5

            2 Ratings

            3.7/5

            6 Ratings

            Rating Parameters

            5.0Exterior

            4.7Exterior

            4.5Comfort

            3.7Comfort

            5.0Performance

            4.2Performance

            4.5Fuel Economy

            3.8Fuel Economy

            5.0Value for Money

            4.0Value for Money

            Most Helpful Review

            The Legend of Cars.

            It is a fabulous car which meets all your luxury needs within a reasonable price. When you go for a long journey, it feels you very comfortable and luxurious. The car has a gorgeous and sexy appearance which attracts people's mind. It makes your journey memorable. It gives a glamorous entry in any party you visit. So,there is a big salute to this legend heaven cum car.

            BMW = PATHETIC SERVICE & CHEATERS

            <p>Experience at BMW dealerships for after sales has always been sad , depressing and a big problem in terms of waiting , appointments , timely delivery etc.</p> <p>There is a waiting period of 20 Days for appointment for a normal service. This shows how under staffed they are or lack of infrastructure for after sales.</p> <p>It seems after sales service is not a priority or of any importance to BMW or there dealers. They have just no respect for your customers time.</p> <p>The dealership does not even have adequate staff to handle the appointments and the staff they have is mostly untrained or under training to make the process even slower.</p> <p>May be you should take your dealers to a Toyota workshop to see how professionally &amp; efficiently they work without wasting any time and most importantly respecting and valuing customers time and appointment.</p> <p>All this was not enough so your Dealership has now hit the bottom of the pit as they have now has started cheating customers by replacing worn out parts with second hand/old parts instead of new.</p> <p>This is in reference to the Support assembly of the left shocker of my car which was replaced on 21 April 2012 this particular part has a warranty of 2 years but it broke down in just 5 months</p> <p>This clearly indicates that the part changed earlier was either A second hand / old part or it was repaired and put back in my car and the dealership kept the new part for itself.</p> <p>I do not understand how can a part which has a warranty of 2 years give away in 5 months???? I am sure Maruti parts are also stronger &amp; trust worthy than this.</p> <p>I would like you to help me solve this issue and also confirm whether it is a second hand / old / repaired part or a manufacturing defect in your part.</p> <p>Warm Regards</p> <p>Umang Saxena</p>GOOD LOOKSBAD SERVICE & AFTERSALES REPAIRS

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            Passat vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison FAQs

            Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Passat and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]?
            Volkswagen Passat price is Rs. 25.99 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Passat is the cheapest amongst these cars.

            Q: Which car between Passat and 3 Series [2012-2016] is better in terms of fuel economy?
            For the Comfortline Connect variant, mileage of Passat is 17.42kmpl and for the 320d Prestige variant, mileage of 3 Series [2012-2016] is 18.88kmpl. Thus making 3 Series [2012-2016] the most fuel efficient as compared to Passat

            Q: How is the performance of Passat compared to 3 Series [2012-2016]?
            For the Comfortline Connect variant, 1968 cc Diesel engine of Passat produces 174 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the 320d Prestige variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series [2012-2016] produces 184 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 380 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.
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