The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 33,900
€ 42,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
58.1
72.1
82
56.8
71.9
81.4
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
187.7
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 320d
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.65 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
B8
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 320d
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
719 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
592 mi
BMW 320d
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
