The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 35,500
€ 62,000
€ 35,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.6 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 3 cm taller than the BMW M340i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M340i
1470
1820
2062
1440
1827
2068
1820 mm
Width
1827 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2068 mm
1470 mm
Height
1440 mm
2712
4769
2851
4713
4769 mm
Length
4713 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2851 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M340i
1559 kg
Kerb Weight
1745 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2245 kg
Weight Difference:
186 kg
10.66 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M340i
B7
Generation
G20
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M340i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CFG*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
369 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 bhp
369 bhp
BMW M340i
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
380 NM
500 NM
BMW M340i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M340i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
BMW M340i
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8.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.73 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
8.91 kg/bhp
4.73 kg/bhp
BMW M340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M340i
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
54 mpg
40 mpg
BMW M340i
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
836 mi
Range
524 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
524 mi
BMW M340i
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW M340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW M340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
561 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
