The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 33,800
€ 35,500
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW 316d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 316d Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 316d Touring
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.68 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 316d Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 316d Touring
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CDG*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d Touring
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 316d Touring
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d Touring
▶ REPLAY
24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
52 mpg
( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
59 MPGe
BMW 316d Touring
20.6 lb
city
43 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
303 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
787 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
