The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 46,700
€ 26,200
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.61 %
General
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
BMW 340i
10.99 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 340i
32 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
504 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 340i
504 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 340i
140.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
