The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 50,600
BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i Touring
€ 33,800
 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 13.8 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 8.7 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1429
Blueprint BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)
1811
2031
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1429 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)
2810
4633
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4771
4633 mm
Length
4771 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1690 kg
Kerb Weight
1647 kg
2175 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2170 kg
BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.54 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F31
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 340i Touring
322 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 340i Touring
450 NM
220 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

BMW 340i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
5.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
BMW 340i Touring
5.25 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 340i Touring
42 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
548 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 340i Touring
548 mi
303 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 340i Touring
128.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
495 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L