The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 43,700
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 33,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 43,700
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 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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 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
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.77 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 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
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
21.7 lb/hp
24.53 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
59 mpg  ( 66 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
66 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
49 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
885 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
885 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
82.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
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
1153 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft