The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) vs. BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance (10 - 12)
€ 31,700

€ 37,200

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 BluePerformance.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
3585 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.82 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
B7
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
132 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
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24.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.24 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.22 lb/hp
19.24 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
279 mi
Range
790 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
279 mi
790 mi
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
130.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 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