The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

€ 36,500
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 31,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.91 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.4 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
864 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data