The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 316d Touring (10 - 12)
€ 36,600
€ 31,500
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 24.4 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 9.8 cm taller than the BMW 316d Touring.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 316d Touring
1516
1820
2062
1418
1817
1989
1820 mm
Width
1817 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1516 mm
Height
1418 mm
2712
4771
2760
4527
4771 mm
Length
4527 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 316d Touring
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.9 %
General
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 316d Touring
B7
Generation
E91
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 TDI BMT
BMW 316d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CFG*
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
175 bhp
114 bhp
BMW 316d Touring
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
380 NM
260 NM
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 316d Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
BMW 316d Touring
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9.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
9.03 kg/bhp
13.6 kg/bhp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
54 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
46 mpg
city
52 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
836 mi
Range
843 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
843 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
107 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 TDI BMT
107 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
460 L











1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1385 L





















