The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d Touring xDrive (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 44,000
BMW 320d Touring xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 320d Touring
€ 29,700
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320d Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 320d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3181 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 320d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
12.8 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 320d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320d Touring
187 hp
123 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320d Touring
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 320d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
19.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.86 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
19.51 lb/hp
25.86 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
50 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 320d Touring
754 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft