The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 34,300
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 30,100
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.48 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.23 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data