The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316i Touring (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 31,400
BMW 316i Touring (13 - 15) BMW 316i Touring
€ 33,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 316i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Touring (13 - 15)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 316i Touring (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 316i Touring (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.41 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
BMW 316i Touring
25.09 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 316i Touring
40 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
30 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
632 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 316i Touring
632 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 316i Touring
111.8 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft