The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 31,600
€ 27,300
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.4
106.8
187.8
178.4 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.91 %
General
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.96 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
611 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 320i
611 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
