The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 33,300
€ 33,400
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 9.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.02 %
General
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium 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 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
168 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
20.14 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
584 mi
Range
613 mi
BMW 320i Touring
584 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
127 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
