The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 29,800
€ 34,300
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
182
187.7 in
Length
182 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.42 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
128 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
19.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
917 mi
Range
703 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
