The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 36,400
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 25,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
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 Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
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
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.29 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

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
8-speed automatic 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 tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
26.66 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
40 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 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
1210 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data