The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 39,700
BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 328i
€ 25,400
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 328i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12)
71.3
80
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12)
110.6
182
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
106.8
188.8
182 in
Length
188.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.31 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)

General

BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.71 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 328i
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 328i
592 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 328i
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data