The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,300
 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
55.4
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.87 %
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
B7
Generation
E90
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
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CKM*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
925 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
925 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data