The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 320i Touring xDrive (15 - 18)

€ 31,700
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 42,100
 BMW 320i Touring xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 320i Touring
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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 320i Touring.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i Touring
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring xDrive (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 320i Touring
3585 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
2.92 %
BMW 320i Touring xDrive (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i Touring
B7
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
*CDG*
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i Touring
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring

▶ REPLAY
24.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.22 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i 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
35 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
35 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
20.6 lb
city
26 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
303 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
BMW 320i 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