The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 31,600
€ 62,000
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW M340i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW M340i
58.1
72.1
82
56.7
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.7 in
109.7
187.7
112.2
185.6
187.7 in
Length
185.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW M340i
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
789 lb
20.51 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW M340i
B8
Generation
G20
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 M340i
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
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
369 hp
BMW M340i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M340i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW M340i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M340i
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
10.43 lb/hp
BMW M340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW M340i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M340i
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
748 mi
Range
524 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
524 mi
BMW M340i
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW M340i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW M340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
