The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 38,300
€ 31,100
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
56.3
71.3
80
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
182
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.54 %
General
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
21.5 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
55 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
824 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
824 mi
630 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
88.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
