The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 62,000
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M340i
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M340i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.7
Blueprint BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
185.6 in
Length
187.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
567 lb
14.74 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
G20
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M340i
369 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M340i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M340i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
10.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
BMW M340i
10.43 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M340i
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW M340i
524 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW M340i
132.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data