BMW 223i vs Volkswagen Passat CC

BMW 223i

Coupe · Gasoline

Volkswagen Passat CC

Coupe · Gasoline

Car A

BMW 223i

Efficient for its class and quick off the line, the BMW 223i pairs 5.6 L/100 km consumption with 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s. With a 400 L trunk and seating for five, it suits value-minded city drivers more than full-time family or winter use.

5 seatsCoupeGasoline5.6 L/100km

Car B

Volkswagen Passat CC

The Volkswagen Passat CC balances punchy acceleration with real luggage capacity at a price that makes sense for value‑minded shoppers. It suits growing families and road‑trip duty without giving up everyday efficiency.

5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety210 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 20 / 53

City 45 / 43

Budget / value 49 / 64

Road trip 26 / 47

Performance 32 / 38

Cargo 22 / 29

Practical 24 / 36

Premium 37 / 25

Winter 14 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 223i · Orange = Volkswagen Passat CC

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 223i Volkswagen Passat CC

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW 223i

Efficient for its class at 5.6 L/100 km, helping manage running costs.
Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s for confident merging and overtakes.
400 L trunk adds real day-to-day practicality for a coupe.
Good value in its segment for city commuting and weekend trips.
Coupe body and two-door access make rear-seat use and child-seat loading inconvenient.
Family utility is limited despite five seats.
Winter-focused driving is not its forte; no all-wheel-drive info provided.
150 hp may feel modest to performance enthusiasts.

Volkswagen Passat CC

Quick 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds makes passing easy
Large 532 L trunk and five seats suit family gear and travel
7.5 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
Good value in its segment at 29,900 given space and pace
Petrol power may not satisfy shoppers chasing ultra-low fuel use
Not the best match if you prioritize a premium-first feel
Winter-focused drivers may prefer a model with stronger cold-weather emphasis
Price can still be high for very tight budgets

Verdict

Pick BMW 223i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW 223i uses 5.6 L/100km vs 7.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Volkswagen Passat CC if…

More power

Volkswagen Passat CC puts out 210 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW 223i

Volkswagen Passat CC

Verdict

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