The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 32,800
€ 40,000
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
112.2
185.4
187.8 in
Length
185.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.77 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
B7
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CKM*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
713 mi
Range
667 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
667 mi
BMW 320i
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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
