The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 32,500
€ 29,700
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178
109.7
187.7
178 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3181 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6 %
General
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
E91
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 hp
123 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.86 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
22.86 lb/hp
25.86 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
29 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
483 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 320i Touring
483 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
153.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
