The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. BMW 328i (12 - 15)

€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 38,600
 BMW 328i (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 328i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 328i
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 328i (12 - 15)
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 328i (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 328i
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.12 %
BMW 328i (12 - 15)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 328i
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 328i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CZE*
Engine Code
N20-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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 328i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
BMW 328i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 328i
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
583 mi
BMW 328i
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 328i
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