The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW 316d Touring (12 - 15)
€ 33,600
€ 33,300
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 14.7 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 8.7 cm taller than the BMW 316d Touring.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d Touring
1516
1820
2062
1429
1811
2031
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1516 mm
Height
1429 mm
2712
4771
2810
4624
4771 mm
Length
4624 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d Touring
1648 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
98 kg
5.95 %
General
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
BMP
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
138 bhp
114 bhp
BMW 316d Touring
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
260 NM
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d Touring
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
BMW 316d Touring
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11.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
11.94 kg/bhp
13.6 kg/bhp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
821 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
821 mi
787 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
592 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
495 L












1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L




















