The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 25,400
€ 36,700
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.8
188.8
108.7
178.4
188.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.01 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CAX*
Engine Code
N47-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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
120 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
▶ REPLAY
26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.15 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
26.46 lb/hp
20.15 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
690 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
702 mi
BMW 320d
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).
111 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
