The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. BMW 320i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 31,100
€ 35,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 9.6 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
178.2
187.8 in
Length
178.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.45 %
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
*CTH*
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i Touring
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
669 mi
Range
559 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
669 mi
559 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 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
