The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 49,200
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 35,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 49,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
7.83 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.47 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 340i
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
460 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 340i
460 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 340i
145.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data