The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 50,600
BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i Touring
€ 33,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.55 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 340i Touring
322 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 340i Touring
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 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

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
BMW 340i Touring
11.57 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 340i Touring
35 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
26 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
548 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 340i Touring
548 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft