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 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 328i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.34 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CKM*
Engine Code
N20-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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 328i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
