The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 51,300
€ 32,000
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.5
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182.4
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
13.66 %
General
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.57 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 340i
34 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
513 mi
Range
894 mi
BMW 340i
513 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 340i
130.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 340i
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
