The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 40,000
BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 40,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 320i is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
185.4 in
Length
187.8 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.95 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
G20
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
146 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
43 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
43 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
36 mpg
city
20.2 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
667 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 320i
667 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
104.1 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data