The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 320i (15 - 18)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 37,900
 BMW 320i (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i (15 - 18)
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 (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.82 %
BMW 320i (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
B7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
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
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
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
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
43 mpg
BMW 320i
20.2 lb
city
32 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
303 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
678 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 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data