The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 320i Touring (05 - 07)
€ 33,800
€ 30,400
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 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 BMT
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 BMT
BMW 320i Touring
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.21 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i Touring
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
*CTH*
Engine Code
N46-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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 320i Touring
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.47 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
515 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
515 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
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).
144 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 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
