The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 33,800
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 43,700
 BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

ⓘ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 EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.8 in
Length
182.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.77 %
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CDG*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
132 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
59 mpg  ( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
66 MPGe
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
20.6 lb
city
49 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
303 mi
Range
885 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
885 mi
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft