The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 39,800

€ 34,000

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.3
71.3
80
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.56 %

General
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CZE*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
114 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
31.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.9 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
31.82 lb/hp
22.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
51 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
770 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 316d Touring
770 mi
720 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
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).
108 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
94.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft