The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 32,800
€ 62,000
€ 32,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW M340i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M340i
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.7
71.9
81.4
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 in
106.8
187.8
112.2
185.6
187.8 in
Length
185.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M340i
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
522 lb
13.57 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M340i
B7
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M340i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CKM*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
369 hp
BMW M340i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M340i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M340i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M340i
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
10.43 lb/hp
BMW M340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M340i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M340i
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
713 mi
Range
524 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
524 mi
BMW M340i
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW M340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW M340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
