The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

€ 44,200
BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 320i Touring
€ 32,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
564 lb
15.18 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

General

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
F31
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*CZE*
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 5000 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
181 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
20.52 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
719 mi
BMW 320i Touring
611 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
115.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft