The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

€ 42,000
BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 42,000
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.8 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

General

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
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
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320d
187 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
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
143 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 320d
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
49 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
885 mi
Range
283 mi
BMW 320d
885 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 320d
82.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data