The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Touring (15 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 33,300
€ 31,100
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
56.3
71.3
80
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 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 1.4 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.64 %
General
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 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
*CTH*
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 Touring
114 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
30.36 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
57 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
864 mi
Range
669 mi
BMW 316d Touring
864 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 Touring
84.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
