The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,900
 BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11) BMW 320d
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
187.8 in
Length
178.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.18 %
BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d
B7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CDG*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

▶ 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 320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
45 mpg  ( 51 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
51 MPGe
BMW 320d
20.6 lb
city
37 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
303 mi
Range
729 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
729 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
107 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data