The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320si (06 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 30,100
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320si is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 24.9 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1421
1817
1989
1470
1820
2062
1817 mm
Width
1820 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1421 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4520
2712
4769
4520 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1502 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
107 kg
7.12 %
General
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
E90
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N45
Engine Series
N45-B20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
171 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320si
171 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
200 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320si
200 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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8.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
BMW 320si
8.16 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 320si
32 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
440 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 320si
440 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 320si
168.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320si
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
528 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
