The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Touring (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 33,300
€ 28,500
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316d Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.3
71.3
80
59.4
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
59.4 in
110.6
182
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %
General
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
114 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
29.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.8 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
29.97 lb/hp
32.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
52 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
787 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 316d Touring
787 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
