The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 62,000
€ 32,400
€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 5.6 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1440
1827
2068
1470
1820
2062
1827 mm
Width
1820 mm
2068 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1440 mm
Height
1470 mm
2851
4713
2712
4769
4713 mm
Length
4769 mm
2851 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1745 kg
Kerb Weight
1517 kg
2245 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
228 kg
13.07 %
General
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
G20
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
369 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M340i
369 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
500 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M340i
500 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
BMW M340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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4.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
BMW M340i
4.73 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M340i
40 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
524 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW M340i
524 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW M340i
132.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
181 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M340i
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
