The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 30,100

€ 34,300

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.22 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
B7
Generation
F30
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 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
*CKM*
Engine Code
N13-B16

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
19.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
669 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data