The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. BMW 316i (12 - 15)
€ 33,000
€ 28,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 316i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 316i
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 316i
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.89 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 316i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 316i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
*CZE*
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 316i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
746 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
