The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 46,700
€ 30,500
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 340i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
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
110.6
182.4
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.6 %
General
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
BMW 340i
10.99 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 340i
32 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
504 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 340i
504 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 340i
140.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
