The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 30,500

€ 30,800

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 316i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316i
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316i
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
*CKM*
Engine Code
N13-B16

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.69 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
702 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316i
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