The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 34,300
€ 62,000
€ 34,300
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 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW M340i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW M340i
58.1
72.1
82
56.7
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.7 in
109.7
188
112.2
185.6
188 in
Length
185.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW M340i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.04 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW M340i
B8
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW M340i
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
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
118 hp
369 hp
BMW M340i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M340i
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW M340i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M340i
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.43 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
28.03 lb/hp
10.43 lb/hp
BMW M340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW M340i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M340i
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
853 mi
Range
524 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
524 mi
BMW M340i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW M340i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW M340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
