The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 40,000
 BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 6 cm longer, 0.7 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1435
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
1827
2068
1820 mm
Width
1827 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2068 mm
1470 mm
Height
1435 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
2851
4709
4769 mm
Length
4709 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2851 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
1619 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.19 %
BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
B7
Generation
G20
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CDG*
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 320i
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
300 NM
BMW 320i

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
10.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.94 kg/bhp
8.48 kg/bhp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
51 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
51 mpg
BMW 320i
9.3 kg
city
43 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
303 mi
Range
667 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
667 mi
BMW 320i
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data