The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 328i (12 - 15)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 38,600
 BMW 328i (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 14.5 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the BMW 328i.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 328i
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1820
2062
1429
Blueprint BMW 328i (12 - 15)
1811
2031
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1470 mm
Height
1429 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint BMW 328i (12 - 15)
2810
4624
4769 mm
Length
4624 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 328i
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 328i (12 - 15)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 328i
B7
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 328i
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CDG*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 328i
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
350 NM
BMW 328i

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 328i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

▶ REPLAY
10.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.22 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.8 kg/bhp
6.22 kg/bhp
BMW 328i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 328i
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
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
44 mpg
BMW 328i
9.2 kg
city
33 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
303 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
583 mi
BMW 328i
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 328i
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