The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 33,900
€ 37,700
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 320d BluePerformance.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
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 BluePerformance
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.49 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 320d BluePerformance
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
719 mi
Range
787 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
787 mi
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
