The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 31,800
€ 30,100
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.48 %
General
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
