The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. BMW 316i Touring (13 - 15)
€ 31,600
€ 31,400
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 316i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316i Touring
59.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316i Touring
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316i Touring
B8
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316i Touring
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i Touring
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28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
28.12 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
BMW 316i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316i Touring
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 316i Touring
53 mpg
city
30 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
965 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
965 mi
632 mi
BMW 316i Touring
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 316i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 316i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
