The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 49,200
€ 42,000
€ 49,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 13.4 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 4.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1434
1811
2031
1476
1832
2083
1811 mm
Width
1832 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1434 mm
Height
1476 mm
2810
4633
2786
4767
4633 mm
Length
4767 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1675 kg
Kerb Weight
1637 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2250 kg
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.27 %
General
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
F30
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six petrol 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
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 340i
322 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
BMW 340i
450 NM
400 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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5.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.75 kg/bhp
BMW 340i
5.2 kg/bhp
8.75 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 340i
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
460 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 340i
460 mi
804 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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
145.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
613 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
