DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2012 Volkswagen Passat vs 2012 BMW X3 Comparison

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

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WINNER

Volkswagen Passat

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points.

70.75–70.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

VolkswagenMakeBMW
PassatModelX3
2012Model year2012
SedanBody typeSUV
5Seats5
4Doors5

Performance

8,5 s0–100 km/h9,9 s
220 km/hTop speed195 km/h
1968 ccEngine displacement1995 cc
170 HPPower143 HP
350 NmTorque360 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

DieselFuel typeDiesel
70 ltFuel tank67 lt
6,7 ltUrban consumption5,8 lt
5,0 ltExtra-urban consumption4,7 lt
5,6 ltAverage consumption5,1 lt

Transmission & Chassis

4x4DrivetrainRear-wheel drive
6 DSGGears6
—Tyre size225/60 R17 V
YesABSYes

Dimensions

4769 mmLength4648 mm
1820 mmWidth1881 mm
1470 mmHeight1661 mm
1646 KgWeight1660 Kg
2712 mmWheelbase2810 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 BMW X3 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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