The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive Steptronic (18 - 19)
€ 31,700
€ 46,800
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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 3.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring
59.7
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.7 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
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
3585 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.73 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d Touring
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
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
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
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24.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.22 lb/hp
20.34 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
46 mpg
( 52 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
52 MPGe
BMW 320d Touring
20.6 lb
city
40 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
303 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
695 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
