The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 39,800

€ 30,800

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 316i.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 316i
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 316i
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.34 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 316i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 316i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
*DFH*
Engine Code
N13-B16

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 316i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i
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18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
18.24 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
52 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
912 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
912 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data