The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 26,800
€ 45,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
58.1
72.1
82
56.8
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
187.7
112.2
185.4
187.7 in
Length
185.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.36 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
B8
Generation
G20
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CZC*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 320d
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
692 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
552 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
