The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 45,100
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320d
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 45,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 320d is 6 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1442
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
1827
2068
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1827 mm
Width
1820 mm
2068 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1442 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
2851
4709
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
4709 mm
Length
4769 mm
2851 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.25 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
G20
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320d
187 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d
400 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
145 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
BMW 320d
8.64 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
63 mpg  ( 70 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 320d
70 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
552 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 320d
552 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 320d
92.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data