The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 30,800
€ 26,200
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.5 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1429
1811
2031
1470
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1429 mm
Height
1470 mm
2810
4624
2712
4769
4624 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.27 %
General
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4350 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 316i
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316i
220 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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11.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 kg/bhp
BMW 316i
11.04 kg/bhp
14.41 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
66 mpg
BMW 316i
49 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
642 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
