The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 48,800
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
182.4 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.25 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.06 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 340i
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 340i
574 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data