The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 40,000
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
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
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.85 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CAX*
Engine Code
B48-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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26.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26.66 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
737 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
737 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 BMT
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
