The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 40,500
€ 27,300
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 320d is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
71.9
81.4
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
112.2
185.4
106.8
187.8
185.4 in
Length
187.8 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.42 %
General
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
G20
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320d
187 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
BMW 320d
17.98 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 320d
53 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 320d
565 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 320d
90.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
