The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316i Touring Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

€ 33,700
BMW 316i Touring Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 316i Touring
€ 47,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Touring Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
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 Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
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 TSI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
BMW 316i Touring Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.7 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
134 hp
276 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.37 lb/hp
BMW 316i Touring
25.42 lb/hp
13.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 316i Touring
40 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
562 mi
BMW 316i Touring
632 mi
562 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 316i Touring
111.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1270 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft