The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 62,000
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M340i
€ 28,700
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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.
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.7
Blueprint BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 DSG (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
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
772 lb
20.07 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
G20
Generation
B8
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 tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M340i
369 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M340i
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M340i

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW M340i
34 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
733 mi
BMW M340i
524 mi
733 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW M340i
132.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data