The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 44,200
BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 320i Touring
€ 31,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
71.3
80
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 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 EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
182.4 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.5 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F31
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 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 Touring
181 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
39 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 Touring
39 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
29 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
611 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 320i Touring
611 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
115.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i Touring
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft