The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)

€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 36,500
 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CZE*
Engine Code
N47-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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
864 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
864 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data