The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 31,300
€ 48,800
€ 31,300
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 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 13.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the BMW 340i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 340i
1470
1820
2062
1429
1811
2031
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1470 mm
Height
1429 mm
2712
4769
2810
4633
4769 mm
Length
4633 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 340i
1560 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.41 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 340i
B7
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 340i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
BMP
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
138 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 340i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
450 NM
BMW 340i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 340i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
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11.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.02 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
11.3 kg/bhp
5.02 kg/bhp
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
54 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 340i
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
836 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
574 mi
BMW 340i
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
570 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
