The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 42,000
 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.1 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
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
B7
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
8-speed automatic 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 B47
*CKM*
Engine Code
B47-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 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

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

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
932 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 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
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data