The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316i Touring (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 31,400
BMW 316i Touring (13 - 15) BMW 316i Touring
€ 33,400
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Touring (13 - 15)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 316i Touring (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
BMW 316i Touring (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
BMW 316i Touring
25.09 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 316i Touring
40 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 316i Touring
632 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 316i Touring
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft