Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW M3 (G80/G81) vs Volkswagen Passat B8: size comparison
- Length M3 (G80/G81) 27 mm1 in longer
- Width M3 (G80/G81) 71 mm3 in wider
- Height Passat B8 23 mm0.9 in taller
- Boot Passat B8 106 L3.7 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The M3 (G80/G81) is 27 mm1 in longer, 71 mm3 in wider and 23 mm0.9 in lower than the Passat B8.
| Dimension | M3 (G80/G81) | Passat B8 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,794 mm15 ft 9 in15 ft 9 in4,794 mm | 4,767 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,767 mm | +27 mm+1 in +0.6% |
| Width | 1,903 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,903 mm | 1,832 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,832 mm | +71 mm+3 in +3.9% |
| Height | 1,433 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,433 mm | 1,456 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,456 mm | −23 mm−0.9 in −1.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,857 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Footprint | 9.12 m²98.2 sq ft98.2 sq ft9.12 m² | 8.73 m²94.0 sq ft94.0 sq ft8.73 m² | +0.39 m²+4.2 sq ft +4.5% |
| Boot | 480 L17.0 cu ft17.0 cu ft480 L | 586 L20.7 cu ft20.7 cu ft586 L | −106 L−3.7 cu ft −18.1% |
| Kerb weight | 1,705–1,865 kg3,759–4,112 lb3,759–4,112 lb1,705–1,865 kg | 1,387–1,721 kg3,058–3,794 lb3,058–3,794 lb1,387–1,721 kg | +318 kg+701 lb +22.9% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
M3 (G80/G81)
- Single garage
- Tight 706 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 549 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 206 mm8 in to spare in length, 299 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Passat B8
- Single garage
- Tight 733 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 584 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 233 mm9 in to spare in length, 334 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW M3 (G80/G81) or the Volkswagen Passat B8?
The BMW M3 (G80/G81) is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The M3 (G80/G81) is 27 mm longer, 71 mm wider and 23 mm lower than the Passat B8.
Will the BMW M3 (G80/G81) and the Volkswagen Passat B8 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW M3 (G80/G81) fits, but it is tight to get out (706 mm to spare in length, 549 mm each side). The Volkswagen Passat B8 fits, but it is tight to get out (733 mm to spare in length, 584 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Passat B8: 586 L against 480 L in the BMW M3 (G80/G81) (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.