The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 42,500
 BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 2.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.9
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
187.8 in
Length
185.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.04 %
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
B7
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual 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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CDG*
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
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

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
283 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
621 mi
BMW 320i
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data