The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 33,800
€ 27,300
€ 33,800
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 23.8 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1421
1817
1989
1470
1820
2062
1817 mm
Width
1820 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4531
2712
4769
4531 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1473 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.14 %
General
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
E90
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i
168 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
210 NM
200 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.28 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.78 kg/bhp
12.28 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 320i
42 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
575 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 320i
575 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
557 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
