The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 39,800
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.65 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.47 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
60 mpg  ( 68 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
68 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
50 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
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).
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
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data