The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 39,700
€ 32,800
€ 39,700
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 328i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.5 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1429
1811
2031
1470
1820
2062
1811 mm
Width
1820 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1429 mm
Height
1470 mm
2810
4624
2712
4769
4624 mm
Length
4769 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.2 %
General
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
F30
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 328i
242 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 328i
350 NM
240 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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6.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.54 kg/bhp
BMW 328i
6.22 kg/bhp
9.54 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 328i
45 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
592 mi
Range
713 mi
BMW 328i
592 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 328i
119.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
532 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
