The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 320i (07 - 08)
€ 26,800
€ 29,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178
187.7 in
Length
178 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.4 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
B8
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 BMT
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
*CZC*
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
692 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
642 mi
BMW 320i
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
