The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 31,600
€ 51,300
€ 31,600
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 BMT ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 340i
58.1
72.1
82
56.5
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
187.7
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 ACT
BMW 340i
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
668 lb
17.93 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 340i
B8
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 BMT ACT
BMW 340i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CZE*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 340i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 340i
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
748 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
513 mi
BMW 340i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
