The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 49,200
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) 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.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 4MOTION (15 - 16)
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 4MOTION (15 - 16)
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
3280 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.16 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
134 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.47 lb/hp
22.16 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
43 mpg
BMW 340i
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
460 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 340i
460 mi
746 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 340i
145.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 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
1327 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data