The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 316i (12 - 15)
€ 33,900
€ 28,500
€ 33,900
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
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.23 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
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21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
719 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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
96.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 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
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
