The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 44,500
€ 32,800
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.4
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.34 %
General
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320d
187 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.98 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 320d
50 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
754 mi
Range
713 mi
BMW 320d
754 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 320d
96.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
