The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive (10 - 12)

€ 29,700
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,700
 BMW 320d Touring xDrive (10 - 12) BMW 320d Touring
€ 29,700
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 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
BMW 320d Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
72.1
82
55.8
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring xDrive (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring xDrive (10 - 12)
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
BMW 320d Touring
3181 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.32 %
BMW 320d Touring xDrive (10 - 12)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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
BMW 320d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CZC*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Touring
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d Touring
128 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring

▶ REPLAY
25.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
25.86 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
715 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 320d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1272 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