The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

€ 49,200
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 31,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 49,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 340i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
635 lb
17.2 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

General

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CZE*
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 5000 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.47 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 340i
31 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
460 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 340i
460 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 340i
145.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data