The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 51,300
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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 Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.21 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.57 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 340i
34 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
26 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
513 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 340i
513 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 340i
130.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data