The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 42,200
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition (18 - 19) BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 31,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition (18 - 19)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.7 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition (18 - 19)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.55 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4 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 Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
138 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
22.39 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 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 Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
59 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
44 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
787 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
787 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
92.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft