The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 42,500
 BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320i
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
56.9
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
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 ACT
BMW 320i
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.86 %
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320i
B8
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CZE*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
621 mi
BMW 320i
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data