The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition (13 - 15)

€ 31,700
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 38,300
 BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition (13 - 15) BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 14.7 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 8.7 cm taller than the BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition.
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1820
2062
1429
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition (13 - 15)
1811
2031
1820 mm
Width
1811 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1516 mm
Height
1429 mm
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2712
4771
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition (13 - 15)
2810
4624
4771 mm
Length
4624 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
1626 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2045 kg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
56 kg
3.44 %
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
B7
Generation
F31
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat Variant 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 N47
*CDG*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
380 NM
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

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

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
10.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.75 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.99 kg/bhp
9.75 kg/bhp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
66 mpg  ( 74 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
74 MPGe
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
9.3 kg
city
53 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
303 mi
Range
824 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
824 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
524 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
495 L
1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L