The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) vs. BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (15 - 15)
€ 31,700

€ 35,500

€ 31,700
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
3585 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.51 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 316d Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual 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 B47
*CDG*
Engine Code
B47-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
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
199 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
24.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.22 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
279 mi
Range
864 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
279 mi
864 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
130.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft