The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 35,300
€ 32,000
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.4 %
General
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 316d
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.91 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 316d
60 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
908 mi
Range
894 mi
BMW 316d
908 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 316d
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
