The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. BMW 316d (12 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 31,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 316d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316d
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316d
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.79 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316d
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CAX*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
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27.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
27.06 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 316d
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
725 mi
Range
824 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
725 mi
824 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
