The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 45,100
€ 32,800
€ 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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.8
71.9
81.4
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
112.2
185.4
106.8
187.8
185.4 in
Length
187.8 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.25 %
General
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
G20
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320d
187 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
BMW 320d
19.04 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 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
59 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
46 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
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).
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
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
