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BMW 3 Series Touring M340i
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
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Volkswagen Passat Variant
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
BMW 3 Series Touring M340i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Touring M340i
A rapid, premium wagon that blends five-seat practicality with strong horsepower and a 4.3 s 0–100 km/h, suiting growing families and road trips. Front-wheel drive and the premium price temper appeal for buyers seeking all-weather traction or low-cost entry.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety387 hp
Volkswagen Passat Variant
Car B
Volkswagen Passat Variant
With 650 liters of cargo space and efficient 5.5 combined consumption, the Volkswagen Passat Variant suits growing families and long road trips. It favors practicality, safety standing, and value over performance thrills or premium flair.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 72 / 76
City 36 / 34
Budget / value 51 / 66
Road trip 56 / 69
Performance 31 / 30
Cargo 38 / 46
Practical 54 / 61
Premium 56 / 31
Winter 32 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Touring M340i · Orange = Volkswagen Passat Variant

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Touring M340i Volkswagen Passat Variant
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Touring M340i

  • Very quick 0–100 km/h in 4.3 s for confident passing and merging
  • 500 L cargo space and wagon shape handle family gear and road trips
  • Five seats with everyday practicality for growing families
  • Efficient for its class at 8.1 L/100 km given the performance

Volkswagen Passat Variant

  • 650-liter trunk makes family packing and road trips easy
  • Efficient for its class (5.5 combined consumption)
  • Strong safety emphasis indicated by its ranking
  • Good value in its segment at about 32,000

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Touring M340i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW 3 Series Touring M340i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Volkswagen Passat Variant if…
Performance & capability
Volkswagen Passat Variant is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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