The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 28,500
€ 31,600
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.3
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5 %
General
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.02 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
642 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
