The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW 316d (15 - 15)

€ 30,400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 31,900
 BMW 316d (15 - 15) BMW 316d
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 316d.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 15)
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 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 15)
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.37 %
BMW 316d (15 - 15)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d
B7
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 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
BMP
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
BMW 316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 316d
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
908 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
908 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data