The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 63,300
€ 31,100
€ 63,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M340i Touring is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
56.7
71.9
81.4
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.7 in
Height
59.7 in
112.2
185.6
106.8
187.8
185.6 in
Length
187.8 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.06 %
General
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
G21
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CDA*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M340i Touring
369 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M340i Touring
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M340i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
BMW M340i Touring
11.02 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M340i Touring
33 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
509 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW M340i Touring
509 mi
630 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW M340i Touring
136.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M340i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft

















