The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 320d (15 - 18)
€ 28,700
€ 39,800
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
B8
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CZC*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 320d
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
733 mi
Range
885 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
885 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
