The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 33,500
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 30,800
 BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 316i
€ 33,500
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 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 316i.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 316i
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
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 TSI (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 316i
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.72 %
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 316i
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 316i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N13
*CCZ*
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 316i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i

▶ REPLAY
16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.37 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
BMW 316i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
604 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
604 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
136.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data