The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 316i Touring Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 33,400
€ 33,700
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW 316i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 316i 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 1.8 TSI
BMW 316i Touring
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.38 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 316i Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 316i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
*CDA*
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 316i Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.64 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
BMW 316i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 316i Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 316i Touring
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
613 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
613 mi
632 mi
BMW 316i Touring
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 316i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
BMW 316i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1276 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
