Volkswagen Passat vs BMW 3 Series Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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Interior
	2026 Volkswagen Passat 1.5 Etsi Life 5dr Dsg	2026 BMW 3 Series 320i M Sport 4dr Step Auto
Powertrain	7-speed Automatic overdrive	8-speed Automatic overdrive
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Fuel economy, city	--	--
Fuel economy, motorway	--	--
Fuel tank volume	250 L	223 L
Engine
Fuel type	Petrol	Petrol
Power	112 kW	137 kW
Cylinders	4 cylinders	4 cylinders
Engine size	1,498 cc	1,998 cc
Maximum seating	5 seats	5 seats
Front legroom	--	--
Rear legroom	--	--
Exterior
Length	124.87 m	119.71 m
Width	46.96 m	46.41 m
Height	38.63 m	36.58 m
Wheelbase	72.06 m	72.42 m

2026 Volkswagen Passat

1.5 Etsi Life 5dr Dsg

2026 BMW 3 Series

320i M Sport 4dr Step Auto

2026 Volkswagen Passat

1.5 Etsi Life 5dr Dsg

2026 BMW 3 Series

320i M Sport 4dr Step Auto