The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 34,900
€ 30,500
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.45 %
General
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
175 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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19.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
19.15 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
44 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 320d DPF
702 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
111 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
