The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316d Touring (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 37,600
BMW 316d Touring (18 - 19) BMW 316d Touring
€ 31,700
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

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 13.8 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 8.7 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1429
Blueprint BMW 316d Touring (18 - 19)
1811
2031
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1429 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint BMW 316d Touring (18 - 19)
2810
4633
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2712
4771
4633 mm
Length
4771 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1626 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2150 kg
BMW 316d Touring (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.68 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F31
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
114 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
270 NM
220 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

 REPLAY
14.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 kg/bhp
BMW 316d Touring
14.17 kg/bhp
10.99 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
61 mpg  ( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
6.9 kg  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 316d Touring
69 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
53 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
770 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 316d Touring
770 mi
303 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
94.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
495 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L