The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320si (06 - 07)
€ 25,400
€ 33,000
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 10.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320si.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320si
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
188.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320si
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320si
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320si
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N45
*CAX*
Engine Code
N45-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
120 hp
171 hp
BMW 320si
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320si
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320si
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320si
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26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
26.46 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 320si
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
690 mi
Range
440 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
440 mi
BMW 320si
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW 320si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320si
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
