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| Details | Volkswagen - Passat | BMW - i3 |
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| Brand | Volkswagen | BMW |
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| Model | Passat | i3 |
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| Generation | Passat Variant (B9) | i3 (China) |
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| Modification | 1.5 TSI (204 Hp) eHybrid DSG | 35L (286 Hp) eDrive |
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| Start Of Production | March, 2024 | March, 2022 |
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Performance
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | BMW - i3 |
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| Max Speed | 220 km/h 136.7 mph | 180 km/h 111.85 mph |
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Body & Dimensions
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | BMW - i3 |
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| Rating | | |
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| Body Type | Station wagon (estate) | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 | 5 |
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| Doors | 5 | 4 |
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| Length | 4917 mm 193.58 in. | 4872 mm 191.81 in. |
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| Width | 1849 mm 72.8 in. | 1846 mm 72.68 in. |
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| Width Including Mirrors | 2090 mm 82.28 in. | None |
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| Height | 1521 mm 59.88 in. | 1481 mm 58.31 in. |
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| Wheelbase | 2839 mm 111.77 in. | 2966 mm 116.77 in. |
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| Front Track | 1577-1585 mm 62.09 - 62.4 in. | 1593 mm 62.72 in. |
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| Rear Track | 1560-1574 mm 61.42 - 61.97 in. | 1581 mm 62.24 in. |
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| Min Turning Circle | 12 m 39.37 ft. | None |
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Fuel Consumption
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | BMW - i3 |
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| Rating | | |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol / electricity | Electricity |
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| Emission Standard | Euro 6 EA | None |
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| Combined Fuel Consumption Wltp | 0.4 l/100 km 588.04 US mpg 706.2 UK mpg 250 km/l | None |
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| Co2 Emissions Wltp | 8-9 g/km | None |
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Engine & Transmission
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | BMW - i3 |
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| Rating | | |
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| Powertrain Architecture | PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
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| Power | 150 Hp @ 5500-6000 rpm. | None |
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| Power Per Litre | 100.1 Hp/l | None |
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| Torque | 250 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm. 184.39 lb.-ft. @ 1500-4000 rpm. | None |
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| Engine Layout | Front, Transverse | None |
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| Engine Model Code | EA211 evo2 | None |
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| Engine Displacement | 1498 cm3 91.41 cu. in. | None |
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| Number Of Cylinders | 4 | None |
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| Engine Configuration | Inline | None |
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| Cylinder Bore | 74.5 mm 2.93 in. | None |
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| Piston Stroke | 85.9 mm 3.38 in. | None |
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| Number Of Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | None |
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| Fuel Injection System | Direct injection | None |
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| Engine Aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler | None |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC | None |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode. | One electric motor drives rear wheels. |
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| Drive Wheel | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
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| Front Suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar | Spring Strut |
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| System Power | 204 Hp | 286 Hp |
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| System Torque | 350 Nm 258.15 lb.-ft. | 400 Nm 295.02 lb.-ft. |
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| Engine Systems | Start & Stop System Particulate filter | None |
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| Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox | 6 gears, automatic transmission DSG | 1 gears, automatic transmission |
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Brakes
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | BMW - i3 |
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| Rating | | |
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| Front Brakes | Ventilated discs | None |
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| Rear Brakes | Disc | None |
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| Steering Type | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires Size | 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18; 235/40 R19 | Front wheel tires: 225/50 R18; 225/45 R19 Rear wheel tires: 245/45 R18; 245/40 R19 |
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| Wheel Rims Size | 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8J x 19 | Front wheel rims: 18; 19 Rear wheel rims: 18; 19 |
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| Assisting Systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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Battery - Electric / Hybrid
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | BMW - i3 |
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| Rating | | |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides (Li-NMC) | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
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| Battery Location | Below the floor, under the rear seats | Below the floor |
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| Type 2 Ac Mennekes Sae J3068 Iec 62196 2 | Front left | None |
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| Electric Motor Power | 115 Hp | 286 Hp |
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| Electric Motor Torque | 330 Nm 243.4 lb.-ft. | 400 Nm 295.02 lb.-ft. |
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| Electric Motor Location | Between the combustion engine and the transmission | Rear axle, Transverse |
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| Electric Motor Type | Synchronous | Synchronous |
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| Net Usable Battery Capacity | 19.7 kWh | 66.1 kWh |
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| All Electric Range Wltp | 131-132 km 81.4 - 82.02 mi | None |
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| Average Energy Consumption Wltp | 16-16.1 kWh/100 km 25.75 - 25.91 kWh/100 mi 131 - 130 MPGe 6.3 - 6.2 km/kWh 3.9 - 3.9 mi/kWh | None |
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| Ccs Type 2 Dc Sae J3068 Iec 62196 3 | Front left | None |
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| Electric Motor Model Code | HEM80evo | None |
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Weight & Capacity
| Specs | Volkswagen - Passat | BMW - i3 |
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| Rating | | |
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| Weight To Power Ratio | 8.6 kg/Hp, 115.7 Hp/tonne | 7.1 kg/Hp, 141 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight To Torque Ratio | 5 kg/Nm, 198.5 Nm/tonne | 5.1 kg/Nm, 197.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Kerb Weight | 1763 kg 3886.75 lbs. | 2029 kg 4473.18 lbs. |
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| Max Weight | 2350 kg 5180.86 lbs. | 2530 kg 5577.7 lbs. |
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| Max Load | 587 kg 1294.11 lbs. | 501 kg 1104.52 lbs. |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l 11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal | None |
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| Max Roof Load | 100 kg 220.46 lbs. | None |
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| Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 8 Percent | 1800 kg 3968.32 lbs. | None |
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| Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes | 750 kg 1653.47 lbs. | None |
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| Permitted Towbar Download | 90 kg 198.42 lbs. | None |
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| Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent | 1800 kg 3968.32 lbs. | None |
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