The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 35,300
€ 31,600
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 5.3 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
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
187.7
182.4 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
3058 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.22 %
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
Front-wheel drive
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
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.91 lb/hp
20.66 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
48 mpg
BMW 316d
60 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
908 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 316d
908 mi
748 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 316d
80.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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
1219 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
