The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 340i (15 - 17)

€ 26,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 46,700
 BMW 340i (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
14.84 %
BMW 340i (15 - 17)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
B8
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CZC*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

▶ REPLAY
24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 340i
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
692 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
504 mi
BMW 340i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data