The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 37,500
€ 30,100
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.4
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.48 %
General
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316d
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
BMW 316d
29.11 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 316d
60 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
908 mi
Range
669 mi
BMW 316d
908 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 316d
80.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
