The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 34,300
€ 30,500
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
71.3
80
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182
106.8
187.8
182 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.22 %
General
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.23 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
703 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
