The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 39,400

€ 36,200

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT.
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
59.7 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 Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %

General
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
F31
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CJS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
161 hp
178 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
21.5 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
55 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
824 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
824 mi
684 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft