The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. BMW 340i (15 - 17)

€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 46,700
 BMW 340i (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700

ⓘ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 340i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 340i
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
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 340i
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.17 %
BMW 340i (15 - 17)

General

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 340i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 340i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*DCZ*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 340i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 340i
55 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
991 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
504 mi
BMW 340i
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data