The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 42,000
 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 13.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 5.4 cm taller than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1820
2062
1416
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
1811
2031
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1470 mm
Height
1416 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
2810
4633
4769 mm
Length
4633 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
1598 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
93 kg
5.82 %
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
B7
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CDG*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
400 NM
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

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10.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.8 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
74 mpg  ( 83 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.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
83 MPGe
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
9.2 kg
city
61 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
303 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
932 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data