The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316i (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 28,500
BMW 316i (12 - 15) BMW 316i
€ 51,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 316i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i (12 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 316i (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 316i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.6 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 316i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 316i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 316i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.02 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data