The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. BMW 316d (15 - 18)
€ 30,500
€ 35,300
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 316d.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316d
57.5
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316d
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.4 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*DCZ*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 316d
55 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
991 mi
Range
908 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
908 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
