Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 323i and Volkswagen Passat Variant B3,B4 2.8 VR6

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 323i and Volkswagen Passat Variant B3,B4 2.8 VR6 [S]ave

Attribute
Volkswagen Passat Variant B3,B4 2.8 VR6 ×
BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 323i ×
General
MakeVolkswagenBMW
ModelPassat3 Series
GenerationPassat Variant B3,B43 Series Touring (E36)
Modification2.8 VR6323i
Websitehttps://www.vw.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors55
Number of seats55
Body typeStation wagon (estate)Station wagon (estate)
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19911995
Production to (year)19972000
Performance
Top speed (km/h)218223
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.68.3
City consumption (l/100km)13.512.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.86.8
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.59
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)174170
Max. torque (Nm)235245
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineInline
Valves per cylinder24
Engine displacement (cm³)2,7922,494
Compression ratio1010.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,2003,950
Cylinder bore (mm)8184
Piston stroke (mm)90.375
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlOhcDohc
Fuel tank (l)7062
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionSuspension with traction connectingeversHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 205/50 R15
  • 205/60 R15
Turning radius (m)10-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5954,433
Width (mm)1,7201,698
Height (mm)1,4851,391
Wheelbase (mm)2,6252,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,4751,395
Gross weight (kg)1,9401,865
Minimum boot space (l)465370
Maximum boot space (l)1,5001,320
Front track (mm)1,4851,418
Rear track (mm)1,4281,431
Ride height (mm)-110



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