The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,400
 BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.26 %
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
B7
Generation
F30
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 EcoFuel
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N13
*CDG*
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
133 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
283 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
690 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data