The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 53,100

€ 44,500

€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 2.8 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.5
71.3
80
59.3
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.3 in
110.6
182.4
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
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.84 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*DFH*

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 3500 rpm
BMW 340i Touring
322 hp
187 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
BMW 340i Touring
332 lb‑ft
295 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
137 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
BMW 340i Touring
12.02 lb/hp
20.1 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
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 340i Touring
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
492 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 340i Touring
492 mi
804 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 340i Touring
136.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft