The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)

€ 36,400
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

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 14.5 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1429
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
1811
2031
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1429 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
2810
4624
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)
2712
4769
4624 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
134 kg
8.28 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four petrol 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
250 NM
220 NM
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

106 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

 REPLAY
8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
8.84 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
283 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data