The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 340i (15 - 17)

€ 30,100
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 46,700
 BMW 340i (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 30,100
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 1.8 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 340i
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 340i
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.42 %
BMW 340i (15 - 17)

General

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 340i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 340i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CDA*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 340i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 340i
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
504 mi
BMW 340i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data