The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 53,100
BMW 340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i Touring
€ 36,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 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 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 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 TDI BMT
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.98 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

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

Performance

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
BMW 340i Touring
12.02 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 340i Touring
33 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
492 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 340i Touring
492 mi
836 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
107 kWh
BMW 340i Touring
136.5 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft