The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 36,800
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 320i
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.5 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1434
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
1811
2031
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1434 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
2810
4624
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
4624 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
129 kg
7.97 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

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

103 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
8.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.23 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 320i
42 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
32 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
548 mi
Range
303 mi
BMW 320i
548 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data