The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 33,900
€ 39,100
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
58.1
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.5 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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 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
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
719 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
665 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
