The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 46,700
BMW 340i (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 25,400
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 340i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
106.8
188.8
182.4 in
Length
188.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 340i (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.29 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)

General

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
BMW 340i
10.99 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 340i
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 340i
504 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 340i
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data