The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 39,800

€ 32,800

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.6 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1416
1811
2031
1470
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1416 mm
Height
1470 mm
2810
4633
2712
4769
4633 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2140 kg

Weight Difference:
124 kg
7.66 %

General
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CDG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
400 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
143 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
9.29 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
( 81 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
81 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
60 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
908 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
908 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data