The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 53,100
BMW 340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i Touring
€ 33,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3633 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
BMW 340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.1 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 340i Touring
322 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 340i Touring
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
12.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
BMW 340i Touring
12.02 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 340i Touring
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
492 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 340i Touring
492 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 340i Touring
136.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft