The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 33,800
€ 48,800
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 340i
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
188
110.6
182.4
188 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 340i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.15 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 340i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 340i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*DPC*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
148 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 340i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
21.38 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
44 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 340i
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
774 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
774 mi
574 mi
BMW 340i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
100.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
