The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 62,000
€ 32,800
€ 62,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M340i is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.7
71.9
81.4
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.7 in
Height
57.9 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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
522 lb
13.57 %
General
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
G20
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M340i
369 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M340i
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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10.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
BMW M340i
10.43 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M340i
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
713 mi
BMW M340i
524 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW M340i
132.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
