The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 38,500
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 48,800
 BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 38,500
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 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CXD*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
15.29 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 340i
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
574 mi
BMW 340i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data