The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 35,700

€ 30,800

€ 35,700
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 14.5 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the BMW 316i.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 316i
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
4624
4769 mm
Length
4624 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 316i
1544 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg

Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.15 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 316i
B7
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI
BMW 316i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
*CCZ*
Engine Code
N13-B16

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 316i
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
280 NM
220 NM
BMW 316i
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 316i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

BMW 316i
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7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.04 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
7.46 kg/bhp
11.04 kg/bhp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 316i
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
565 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 TSI
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data