The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 32,800
€ 42,200
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 14.5 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the BMW 328i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
1470
1820
2062
1434
1811
2031
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1470 mm
Height
1434 mm
2712
4769
2810
4624
4769 mm
Length
4624 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
102 kg
6.34 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
B7
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CKM*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 328i
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
240 NM
350 NM
BMW 328i
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
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9.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.65 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
9.54 kg/bhp
6.65 kg/bhp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 328i
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
713 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
557 mi
BMW 328i
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).
127 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
532 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
