The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 34,300
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 EcoFuel.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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 EcoFuel
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.32 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
143 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.23 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
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 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34 mpg
city
20.2 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
703 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data