The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 49,200
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 47,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 49,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.49 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

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

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 340i
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
460 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 340i
460 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 340i
145.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data