The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316d (15 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 31,900
BMW 316d (15 - 15) BMW 316d
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 316d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 316d (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.46 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316d
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.91 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 316d
60 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
908 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 316d
908 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
80.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
BMW 316d
80.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data