The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320i Touring (07 - 08)
€ 26,400
€ 31,200
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 320i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
59.7 in
Height
55.8 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
178
187.8 in
Length
178 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.14 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
*CAX*
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
120 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i Touring
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
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27.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
27.06 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
680 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
680 mi
631 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1316 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
