The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 43,700
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 37,500
 BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 316d
€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 316d.
VW Passat GTE
BMW 316d
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.4 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
Blueprint BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
191.9 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat GTE
BMW 316d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %
BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat GTE
BMW 316d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat GTE
BMW 316d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*DGE*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d

Performance

VW Passat GTE
BMW 316d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
BMW 316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat GTE
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 316d
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2219 mi
Range
908 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
908 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Passat GTE
26.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat GTE
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data