The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 25,400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 42,000
 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
106.8
188.8
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
188.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.31 %
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CAX*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
120 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
26.46 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
932 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data