The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive (10 - 12)
€ 34,900

€ 38,700

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 BMT ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d Touring
59.7
72.1
82
55.8
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
59.7 in
Height
55.8 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.2
187.7 in
Length
178.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d Touring
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
12.72 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d Touring
B8
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CZE*
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring
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21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.64 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
719 mi
Range
715 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
715 mi
BMW 320d Touring
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
BMW 320d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft