The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 30,100
€ 51,300
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 340i
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 340i
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
12.24 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 340i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 340i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CKM*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 340i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 340i
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
669 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
513 mi
BMW 340i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
