The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

€ 50,600
BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i Touring
€ 48,600
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 340i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
59.3
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 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
59.3 in
Blueprint BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
109.8
188.1
182.4 in
Length
188.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3915 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
4.85 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 340i Touring
322 hp
237 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 340i Touring
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.52 lb/hp
BMW 340i Touring
11.57 lb/hp
16.52 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 340i Touring
35 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 340i Touring
548 mi
684 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 340i Touring
128.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft