The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. BMW 320d (15 - 18)

€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 39,800
 BMW 320d (15 - 18) BMW 320d
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320d (15 - 18)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 320d (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.12 %
BMW 320d (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CZE*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 320d
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
885 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
885 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data