The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 30,500
		
					 
					€ 32,000
					
					 
					€ 30,500
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 32,000
				ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's  9.8 inches longer,  0.1 inches wider and  1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d DPF.
				
				VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
					BMW 320d DPF
				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
							
							187.8
							
						108.7
							
							178
							
						187.8 in
					Length
					178 in
				106.8 in
					Wheelbase
					108.7 in
				Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
					BMW 320d DPF
				3269 lb
					Curb Weight
					3285 lb
				4453 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4266 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								15 lb
									0.46 %
								 
								General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
					BMW 320d DPF
				B7
	
					Generation
					E90
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Mid-Grade Unleaded
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Rear-wheel drive
						
6-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
					BMW 320d DPF
				Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
				Engine Series
BMW M47
*CKM*
Engine Code
M47-D20

4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
					2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
						at 5500 rpm
					Power
					161 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
						158 hp
						161 hp
						BMW 320d DPF
					177 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					251 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
						177 lb‑ft
						251 lb‑ft
						BMW 320d DPF
					Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
					BMW 320d DPF
				
							
							
							137 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							140 mph
						
					8.5 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					8.3 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
387 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
377 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								BMW 320d DPF
▶ REPLAY
						20.69 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					20.4 lb/hp
						
				VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
						20.69 lb/hp
						20.4 lb/hp
						BMW 320d DPF
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
					BMW 320d DPF
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						38 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						41 mpg
						
					
				VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
						38 mpg
						41 mpg
						BMW 320d DPF
					29 mpg
					city
					30 mpg
						
				47 mpg
					highway
					No data
						
				18.5 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					16.1 gal
						702 mi
					Range
					665 mi
				VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
						702 mi
						665 mi
						BMW 320d DPF
					Environmental Impact
	
				117.5 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).
117.3 kWh
						
				VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
						117.5 kWh
						117.3 kWh
						BMW 320d DPF
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4
						
				232 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					246 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
					BMW 320d DPF
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1184 lb
					Maximum Payload
					981 lb
				16 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					13 cu ft
				









No data
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					No data
				


















