The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 39,400
€ 33,800
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance 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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 Ed. BluePerformance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.68 %
General
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-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 Ed. BluePerformance
161 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
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
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
21.5 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
( 61 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 Ed. BluePerformance
61 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
824 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
824 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
