The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 39,800
€ 33,900
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance 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 BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
55.7
71.3
80
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
182
109.7
187.7
182 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.18 %
General
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20.4 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
57 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
864 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
864 mi
719 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
