The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 30,500
€ 48,800
€ 30,500
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 13.4 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the BMW 340i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 340i
1461
1832
2083
1429
1811
2031
1832 mm
Width
1811 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1461 mm
Height
1429 mm
2786
4767
2810
4633
4767 mm
Length
4633 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 340i
1474 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
8.73 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 340i
B8
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 340i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*DCZ*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 340i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
250 NM
450 NM
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
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
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12.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.02 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
12.49 kg/bhp
5.02 kg/bhp
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 340i
66 mpg
city
33 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
991 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
574 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).
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
546 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
