The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 35,500
BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 316d Touring
€ 33,900
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13) VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

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 4.8 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI.
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
61
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
106.7
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.26 %
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)

General

BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
114 hp
158 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
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 Alltrack 1.8 TSI

Performance

BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI

 REPLAY
30.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
30.36 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
52 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
787 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 316d Touring
787 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft