DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2012 BMW X3 vs 2012 Volkswagen Passat Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

VS
WINNER

Volkswagen Passat

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points.

70.5–70.75
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

BMWMakeVolkswagen
X3ModelPassat
2012Model year2012
SUVBody typeSedan
5Seats5
5Doors4

Performance

9,9 s0–100 km/h8,5 s
195 km/hTop speed220 km/h
1995 ccEngine displacement1968 cc
143 HPPower170 HP
360 NmTorque350 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

DieselFuel typeDiesel
67 ltFuel tank70 lt
5,8 ltUrban consumption6,7 lt
4,7 ltExtra-urban consumption5,0 lt
5,1 ltAverage consumption5,6 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Rear-wheel driveDrivetrain4x4
6Gears6 DSG
225/60 R17 VTyre size—
YesABSYes

Dimensions

4648 mmLength4769 mm
1881 mmWidth1820 mm
1661 mmHeight1470 mm
1660 KgWeight1646 Kg
2810 mmWheelbase2712 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2012 BMW X3 and 2012 Volkswagen Passat approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.

Overall, Volkswagen Passat leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.

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