The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 33,800
€ 38,400
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d 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 EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.09 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Touring
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring
132 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Touring
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24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring
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
42 mpg
( 47 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
47 MPGe
BMW 320d Touring
20.6 lb
city
34 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
303 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
677 mi
BMW 320d Touring
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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
