The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Touring (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 31,400

€ 45,700

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 5.9 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
71.3
80
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
182
109.7
187.9
182 in
Length
187.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.77 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
134 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
BMW 316i Touring
25.09 lb/hp
19.93 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
47 mpg
BMW 316i Touring
40 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
632 mi
Range
820 mi
BMW 316i Touring
632 mi
820 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).
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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 316i Touring
111.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 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
1301 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft